Description
This 4-Ingredient Chicken Quesadilla Casserole is a quick and easy meal combining tender cooked chicken, crispy flour tortillas, melty plant-based cheese, and vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural) for a comforting, delicious dish perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
- 6 flour tortillas
- 2 cups plant-based cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Start with cooked chicken breast, shredding or chopping it into bite-sized pieces. Toss the chicken with vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural) and a pinch of seasoning if desired to add flavor.
- Layer tortillas and chicken: In a baking dish, arrange a layer of flour tortillas to cover the bottom completely. Spread half the prepared chicken evenly over the tortillas.
- Add plant-based cheese: Sprinkle a generous amount of shredded plant-based cheese over the chicken layer to create creamy, melty richness.
- Repeat layers and bake: Place another layer of tortillas on top, followed by the remaining chicken and cheese. Cover the dish with foil and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes until heated through and bubbling.
Notes
- Use warm shredded chicken to help the casserole cook evenly and meld the flavors well.
- Flour tortillas are best for crisping while layering the casserole.
- Don’t skip the plant-based cheese to maintain moisture and bind layers together.
- Let the casserole rest for a few minutes after baking to set and make slicing easier.
- Customize seasoning or vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural) according to your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6 of casserole)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: chicken casserole, quesadilla casserole, plant-based cheese, easy dinner, quick meal