Description
Chicken Fajita Quesadillas are a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, colorful bell peppers, and gooey melted cheese all nestled in crispy tortillas. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or lively gatherings, these quesadillas bring everyone together for a delicious meal. With simple preparation and customizable ingredients, you can impress your family and friends while enjoying every cheesy bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3 breasts)
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), sliced
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp fajita seasoning
- 2 tsp olive oil
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts into thin strips and chop bell peppers and onion.
- In a bowl, mix chicken with fajita seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden brown (5-7 minutes). Set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté bell peppers and onions until tender (about 5 minutes).
- On a tortilla, layer cheese, chicken, veggies, and top with more cheese. Fold in half.
- Cook folded quesadilla in the skillet until golden brown on both sides (3-4 minutes each side).
- Serve hot with guacamole or salsa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: - Swap chicken for steak or shrimp for different flavors. - Add fresh cilantro for extra freshness. - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.