Description
These Chicken Fajita Quesadillas are a delicious fusion of Tex-Mex flavors in a cheesy, satisfying dish. Tender chicken strips, colorful bell peppers, and onions are seasoned with a blend of spices, then folded into flour tortillas with melted cheese for a tasty meal that’s easy to make.
Ingredients
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Chicken Fajita Mixture:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced into thin strips)
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 green bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 small yellow onion (sliced)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Additional Ingredients:
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
- cooking spray or additional oil for pan
- Optional toppings: sour cream, salsa, guacamole
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken Fajita Mixture: In a skillet, cook chicken, peppers, and onion with spices until cooked through. Stir in lime juice.
- Assemble Quesadillas: Place cheese and chicken mixture on half of a tortilla. Fold over and cook until golden and cheese melts.
- Serve: Cut quesadillas into wedges and serve with desired toppings.
Notes
- For extra heat, add sliced jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne.
- You can also substitute with steak or shrimp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
