Description
Get ready to savor the mouthwatering flavors of Chicken Fajita Quesadillas! This quick and easy recipe combines tender chicken strips seasoned with zesty fajita spices and vibrant bell peppers, all encased in crispy tortillas. With a delightful mix of textures and flavors, these quesadillas are perfect for family dinners, parties, or as a tasty snack. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up this crowd-pleaser that everyone will love. Serve them with salsa and sour cream for an irresistible treat that’s sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
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- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 medium green bell pepper
- 2 large onions
- 8 tortillas
- 1 cup Tex-Mex cheese
- Olive oil and butter for cooking
Instructions
- Season chicken strips with fajita seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook chicken until fully cooked and slightly charred; set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions until translucent, then add bell peppers and remaining seasoning; cook until tender.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and mix with vegetables.
- Assemble quesadillas by layering chicken mixture and cheese on one half of each tortilla; fold over.
- Cook in a clean skillet until golden brown on both sides and cheese is melted.
- 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 120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg