Description
Get ready to indulge in the irresistible flavors of Chicken Fajita Quesadillas! This quick and delicious recipe features tender chicken strips seasoned with zesty fajita spices, sautéed alongside vibrant bell peppers and onions. All of this is enveloped in crispy tortillas, oozing with melted cheese that creates a satisfying crunch with every bite. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or main dish, these quesadillas are guaranteed to be a hit at your next gathering or family dinner. Plus, they’re customizable to suit your taste preferences, making them a versatile choice for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 medium green bell pepper
- 2 large onions
- 1 cup Tex-Mex cheese
- 8 tortillas
Instructions
- Season the chicken strips with fajita seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook chicken until fully cooked and slightly charred. Remove from skillet.
- Sauté onions for 2 minutes; add bell peppers and remaining seasoning, cooking until tender.
- Return chicken to the skillet and mix well.
- In another skillet, melt butter and place a tortilla inside. Fill half with the chicken mixture and cheese, fold over.
- Cook until golden brown on both sides and cheese melts.
- Repeat with remaining tortillas and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (150g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 85mg