Description
Get ready for a mouthwatering experience with Chicken Fajita Quesadillas! These delightful treats combine tender, seasoned chicken strips with vibrant bell peppers and onions, all enveloped in crispy tortillas and melted cheese. Perfectly suited for any occasion—whether it’s a lively game day, a family dinner, or a fun gathering—these quesadillas are sure to impress. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up this flavorful dish that’s not only easy to make but also customizable to suit your taste. With options for added ingredients and dips, your taste buds will be dancing with joy!
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)
- 8 tortillas
Instructions
- Season chicken strips with fajita seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for 5-10 minutes until fully cooked; set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions until translucent. Add bell peppers and remaining seasoning; cook until slightly tender.
- Return chicken to skillet; mix well and heat through.
- In a separate skillet, melt butter and place a tortilla inside. Fill half with chicken mixture and cheese, then fold or top with another tortilla.
- Cook each quesadilla for 1-2 minutes on both sides until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Cut into quarters and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (150g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 70mg