Description

These Chicken Fajita Quesadillas are a quick and easy meal that’s bursting with flavor! Tender chicken, sautéed peppers and onions, and melted cheese are all wrapped in warm tortillas for a satisfying and customizable dish.

Ingredients

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2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
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 shredded Tex-Mex cheese or cheddar cheese
8 tortillas (flour or corn)
Salsa, for serving
Sour cream, for serving

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Instructions

Cook Chicken: Season chicken strips with 1 tablespoon fajita seasoning. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken and wipe the skillet clean.
Sauté Vegetables: Heat remaining olive oil in the skillet. Sauté onions until softened. Add bell peppers and remaining fajita seasoning. Cook until slightly softened. Return chicken to the skillet and cook for 1 minute.
Assemble Quesadillas: Melt butter in a separate skillet over medium heat. Add one tortilla and cook until lightly browned. Flip and top with chicken and vegetable mixture, cheese, and another tortilla. Cook until golden brown on both sides. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
Serve: Cut quesadillas into quarters and serve with salsa and sour cream.

Notes

Use store-bought or homemade fajita seasoning.
Experiment with different cheeses for variety.
Use flour or corn tortillas based on your preference.
Add other fillings like beans, corn, or rice.
Serve with salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 quesadillas
Calories: 600
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 1200mg
Fat: 35g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 20g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 50g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 80mg