Description
Chicken Fajita Quesadillas are a flavorful blend of juicy chicken, colorful bell peppers, and melted cheese enveloped in crispy tortillas. Perfect for busy weeknights or lively gatherings, these quesadillas are bursting with zest and can be customized to satisfy every palate. Pair them with fresh salsa, creamy guacamole, or tangy sour cream for a delightful dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup mixed bell peppers (red, yellow, green), sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts into thin strips and also slice the bell peppers and onion.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken strips with half the fajita seasoning; sauté until cooked through (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add sliced onions and bell peppers along with the remaining seasoning; cook until veggies are tender-crisp (about 5 minutes).
- Assemble quesadillas by placing cheese on half of each tortilla, topping with chicken mixture and more cheese; fold over.
- In another skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook quesadillas until golden brown and crispy (about 3 minutes per side).
- Slice into wedges and serve hot with your favorite dips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (179g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg