Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our Chicken Fajita Quesadilla, a delicious dish that combines tender, seasoned chicken with colorful bell peppers and gooey melted cheese, all nestled in a crispy tortilla. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, this easy-to-make recipe takes just 30 minutes from start to finish, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights. Each bite is bursting with flavor and can be customized to your liking by adding extra ingredients like black beans or jalapeños. Serve alongside fresh guacamole, zesty salsa, or tangy sour cream for an extra layer of deliciousness. Get ready to enjoy a crowd-pleaser that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Mixed red and green bell peppers
- 1 medium yellow onion
- Large flour tortillas
- Shredded cheese (cheddar and Monterey Jack blend)
- Spices (cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper)
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- Remove chicken from the skillet; sauté sliced bell peppers and onion until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Slice cooked chicken into thin strips.
- On one half of each tortilla, layer sliced chicken, sautéed vegetables, and shredded cheese; fold tortilla over to enclose filling.
- Cook each folded quesadilla in the skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Cut into wedges and serve hot with salsa or guacamole.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (150g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 85mg