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Simple Chicken Fajita Quesadillas

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  • Author: Amy
  • Prep Time: 1 minute
  • Cook Time: 6 minutes
  • Total Time: 7 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Pan Fry
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Halal

Description

Quick and crispy chicken fajita quesadillas filled with seasoned chicken, sautéed peppers and onions, and melted cheese for a satisfying meal.


Ingredients

  • 2 tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (Mexican blend, mozzarella, or cheddar)
  • 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
  • 1 small onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 2 teaspoons fajita seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided

Instructions

  1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 teaspoon olive oil.
  2. Sauté the sliced onion and bell pepper until tender and slightly caramelized.
  3. Add the cooked chicken and fajita seasoning, stirring until heated through and evenly coated. Remove from pan and set aside.
  4. Lay out tortillas and sprinkle 1/2 cup cheese on one half of each tortilla.
  5. Evenly distribute the chicken and vegetable mixture over the cheese.
  6. Fold tortillas in half to form a half-moon shape.
  7. Heat remaining olive oil in the skillet over medium heat. Cook quesadillas for about 3 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese is melted.
  8. Remove from skillet, let cool slightly, then slice into wedges and serve.

Notes

  • Serve with sour cream, salsa, or guacamole for extra flavor.
  • Use pepper jack cheese or add jalapeños for a spicier version.
  • Do not overfill to prevent soggy quesadillas.
  • Reheat in a skillet for best crispiness.
  • Use whole wheat tortillas for a lighter option.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
  • Calories: 320 kcal
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 520 mg
  • Fat: 14 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.2 g
  • Carbohydrates: 28 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 20 g
  • Cholesterol: 45 mg