Quick and Easy Chicken Fajita Quesadillas

These Chicken Fajita Quesadillas are a delicious and satisfying meal that combines the flavors of fajitas with the cheesiness of quesadillas. Tender chicken, sautéed peppers and onions, and melted cheese are folded in a tortilla and toasted to perfection. It's a quick and flavorful dish that the whole family will love.

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Total Time35

Course: Dinner, lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Keyword: 30 minute meal, budget recipe, easy meals, healthy recipe, Mexican Recipe

Servings: Servings

Calories: 399kcal

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Ingredients

2 Medium Chicken Breasts boneless, thinly sliced
1 Medium Red Bell Pepper thinly sliced
1 Medium Green Bell Pepper thinly sliced
1 Medium Yellow or Orange Bell Pepper thinly sliced
1 Medium Onion thinly sliced
2 Cloves Garlic minced
1 Tablespoon Fajita Seasoning
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
4 Large Flour Tortillas
2 Cups Mexican Cheese blend shredded
Cooking oil vegetable or olive oil
Optional toppings: Salsa guacamole, sour cream, chopped cilantro

Instructions

In a large skillet, heat some cooking oil over medium-high heat. Add the sliced chicken and cook until it is cooked through and slightly browned. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
In the same skillet, add a little more oil if needed, and then add the sliced bell peppers and onions. Sauté them for about 5-6 minutes until they are tender and slightly caramelized. Add the minced garlic, fajita seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir well and cook for an additional minute.
Remove the pepper and onion mixture from the skillet and set it aside with the cooked chicken.
Wipe the skillet clean and return it to medium heat.
Place a tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle about 1/2 cup of shredded cheese evenly over one half of the tortilla.
Spoon a portion of the chicken, pepper, and onion mixture over the cheese. Fold the other half of the tortilla over the filling, pressing it gently with a spatula.
Cook the quesadilla for about 2-3 minutes on each side, until the tortilla is golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is melted. Repeat this process with the remaining tortillas and filling.
Once cooked, transfer the quesadillas to a cutting board and let them rest for a minute before slicing them into wedges.
Serve the Chicken Fajita Quesadillas hot, with optional toppings such as salsa, guacamole, sour cream, or chopped cilantro.

Notes

Thinly slicing the chicken, peppers, and onions will help them cook faster and evenly.
You can customize the fajita seasoning to your taste or use store-bought seasoning for convenience.
Use a non-stick skillet or a well-seasoned cast-iron skillet to prevent sticking and achieve a crispy exterior.
Be careful not to overfill the quesadillas to ensure they are easy to handle and don't spill out when cooking.
Adjust the heat as needed to prevent burning the tortillas while ensuring the cheese melts.

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