Description
Get ready for a flavor-packed experience with these Chicken Fajita Quesadillas! Combining tender chicken strips seasoned with zesty fajita spices and colorful bell peppers, all enveloped in crispy tortillas and melted cheese, this dish is an absolute crowd-pleaser. Perfect for gatherings, weeknight dinners, or satisfying snacks, these quesadillas are versatile and easy to customize. Add your favorite ingredients like black beans or corn to make them uniquely yours. With a cooking time of just 30 minutes, you can whip up this delightful dish whenever cravings strike!
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into strips)
- 1 medium red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 medium green bell pepper (sliced)
- 2 large onions (sliced)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup Tex-Mex cheese (or cheddar)
- 8 tortillas
Instructions
- Season chicken strips with fajita seasoning.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and cook chicken until no longer pink. Set aside.
- Sauté onions in the same skillet for 2 minutes, add bell peppers and remaining seasoning, cooking until tender.
- Return chicken to skillet; combine with vegetables.
- Assemble quesadillas: place tortilla in a skillet, add filling and cheese, fold or layer another tortilla on top.
- Cook each side until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Serve hot with salsa and sour cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg