Description
Get ready to indulge in a flavor explosion with these Chicken Fajita Quesadillas! Tender chicken strips are seasoned with zesty fajita spices and sautéed alongside vibrant bell peppers and onions. All of this deliciousness is enveloped in crispy, golden tortillas with melted cheese that creates a delightful gooey texture. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or main dish, these quesadillas are sure to wow your guests or satisfy your cravings!
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into strips)
- 1 medium red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 medium green bell pepper (sliced)
- 2 large onions (sliced)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup Tex-Mex cheese (or cheddar cheese)
- 8 tortillas
- Salsa and sour cream (for serving)
Instructions
- Season chicken strips with fajita seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook chicken for 5-10 minutes until fully cooked. Remove from the skillet.
- In the same skillet, add remaining olive oil and sauté onions for about 2 minutes. Add bell peppers and remaining fajita seasoning; cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Return chicken to the skillet and mix well.
- Melt butter in another skillet over medium heat, place one tortilla inside, add the chicken mixture and sprinkle cheese before folding it.
- Cook each quesadilla for 1-2 minutes on each side until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Cut into quarters and serve hot with salsa and sour cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg