sheet pan recipe
This easy sheet pan recipe offers crispy chicken, gooey cheese, and golden tortillas in every serving. The hot honey adds the perfect balance of sweetness and spice. Each slice remains crispy on the outside while staying cheesy inside. Preparation requires minimal effort and cleanup. Therefore, it works beautifully for family dinners, gatherings, and meal prep. Everyone enjoys its bold flavors and irresistible texture.
Ingredients
- 3 cups crispy chicken tenders, sliced
- 8 large flour tortillas
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese
- ¼ cup hot honey
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- Cooking spray
Optional Toppings
- Sour cream
- Guacamole
- Salsa
- Pickled jalapeños
- Green onions
- Fresh avocado
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly grease a large sheet pan.
- Brush both sides of the tortillas with melted butter.
- Arrange tortillas around the sheet pan, leaving half hanging over the edges.
- Spread half of the cheese evenly across the tortillas.
- Layer the crispy chicken over the cheese.
- Drizzle hot honey evenly across the chicken.
- Season with garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, pepper, and salt.
- Add the remaining cheese over the chicken.
- Fold the tortilla edges toward the center.
- Cover with another sheet pan or oven-safe tray.
- Bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove the top pan carefully.
- Bake another 5 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow the quesadilla to cool for five minutes.
- Slice into squares. Garnish with cilantro and drizzle extra hot honey before serving.
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken also works well.
- Freshly shredded cheese melts better.
- Adjust hot honey to your spice preference.
- Butter creates crispier tortillas.
- Rest before slicing for cleaner pieces.
- Use parchment for easier cleanup.
- Cook evenly by covering during baking.
- Serve immediately for maximum crispiness.