Description
A quick and delicious 4-Ingredient Chicken Quesadilla Casserole combining creamy melted plant-based cheese, tender shredded chicken, smoky slices of smoked turkey, and soft flour tortillas. This easy-to-make, comforting casserole is perfect for family dinners, casual gatherings, or meal prep, offering a satisfying cheesy bite in every forkful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 6–8 soft flour tortillas
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 200g smoked turkey slices
- 2 cups shredded plant-based cheese
Optional Garnishes and Sides
- Chopped fresh cilantro
- Chopped green onions
- Plant-based sour cream (natural)
- Fresh lime wedges
- Mixed green salad with apple cider vinegar vinaigrette (natural)
- Tomato salsa (natural)
- Roasted sweet potatoes
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Shred the cooked chicken and prepare the smoked turkey slices. Grate or shred the plant-based cheese to help it melt evenly. Warm the flour tortillas slightly to make them more pliable and easier to layer.
- Layer the Casserole: In a baking dish, place a layer of tortillas flat on the bottom. Evenly spread a layer of shredded chicken over the tortillas. Arrange smoked turkey slices over the chicken layer. Sprinkle a generous amount of plant-based cheese over the turkey. Repeat these layering steps, finishing with a top layer of plant-based cheese to create a golden crust when baked.
- Bake Until Melty and Golden: Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Bake the assembled casserole for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and has a beautiful golden finish. Let the casserole rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving to allow it to set fully.
Notes
- Use warm tortillas to help layers stick together better while baking.
- Do not overfill layers to ensure even cooking and ideal texture.
- Choose flavorful smoked turkey slices to elevate the casserole’s smoky notes.
- Allow the casserole to rest before cutting for clean serving portions.
- Doubling the recipe is great for leftovers, as flavors develop further overnight.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6 of casserole)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
Keywords: chicken casserole, quesadilla casserole, plant-based cheese casserole, easy dinner, weeknight meal, cheesy casserole, smoked turkey casserole
