Description
Indulge in the delightful Chicken Fajita Quesadilla, where tender chicken meets sautéed peppers and gooey melted cheese, all wrapped in a crispy tortilla. This quick and easy dish is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, providing a satisfying flavor explosion with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors)
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cups shredded cheese (Cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts into thin strips and season with fajita seasoning.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté sliced bell peppers and onions in oil until soft (5-7 minutes).
- Add seasoned chicken to the skillet; cook until no longer pink (5-7 minutes).
- Lay one tortilla in a clean skillet, add cheese, chicken mixture, and top with more cheese. Fold tortilla in half.
- Cook each side until golden brown and crispy (3-4 minutes). Repeat for remaining tortillas.
- Slice quesadillas into wedges and serve warm with salsa or guacamole.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (150g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added spice, include jalapeños in the filling. Experiment with different cheeses like pepper jack for a kick. Use leftover filling to make breakfast burritos or mix into scrambled eggs.