Description
Indulge in the bold flavors of Chicken Fajita Quesadillas, a delightful dish that brings a fiesta to your table! These quesadillas are filled with tender, seasoned chicken, colorful bell peppers, and gooey melted cheese all nestled inside crispy tortillas. Perfect for any occasion—from casual weeknight dinners to entertaining friends—this quick and easy recipe is sure to please everyone. Customize with your favorite ingredients and serve with zesty dips for a meal that’s not only satisfying but also bursting with flavor. Experience the joy of cooking and impress your family with these scrumptious quesadillas!
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into long strips
- 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into long strips
- 1 medium green bell pepper, cut into long strips
- 2 large onions, sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup Tex-Mex cheese
- 8 tortillas
Instructions
- Season chicken strips with fajita seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, add chicken, and cook until charred and fully cooked (5-10 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add more olive oil, sauté onions until translucent, then add bell peppers and remaining seasoning. Cook until tender.
- Return chicken to the skillet, mix well, and cook for another minute.
- In a clean skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Place one tortilla in the skillet; fill half with chicken mixture and cheese. Fold or place another tortilla on top.
- Cook until golden brown (1-2 minutes per side) and cheese is melted. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
- Serve hot with salsa and sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg