Cheesy Chicken Fajita Quesadillas
Indulge in the ultimate Tex-Mex comfort food with these Cheesy Chicken Fajita Quesadillas, a delicious fusion of sizzling fajita flavors and ooey-gooey melted cheese. This easy-to-make recipe combines juicy strips of perfectly seasoned chicken, tender caramelized bell peppers, and onions, all tucked inside golden, crispy tortillas loaded with a blend of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese. Ready in just 35 minutes, these quesadillas are perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Serve them hot with tangy sour cream and zesty salsa for the ultimate dipping experience. Whether you’re craving bold fajita spices or melty quesadilla goodness, this dish delivers the best of both worlds in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 piece Red bell pepper
- 1 piece Green bell pepper
- 1 piece Yellow onion
- 2 tablespoons Fajita seasoning
- 4 pieces Large flour tortillas
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- optional Sour cream (optional, for serving)
- optional Salsa (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips and season them with fajita seasoning, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Set aside.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the chicken strips and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fully cooked. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the sliced red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and yellow onion. Sauté the vegetables for 5-6 minutes until they are tender and slightly caramelized. Remove the vegetables from the skillet and set aside.
In a clean skillet, melt 1/2 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Place one tortilla in the skillet.
Sprinkle a layer of shredded cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese over half of the tortilla. Add a portion of the cooked chicken and sautéed vegetables on top of the cheese.
Fold the tortilla in half and press gently with a spatula. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, until the tortilla is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas, adding more butter to the skillet as needed.
Slice the cooked quesadillas into wedges and serve hot with sour cream and salsa on the side, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2669 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 153.7 g | 197% | |
| Saturated Fat | 72.0 g | 360% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 598 mg | 199% | |
| Sodium | 4816 mg | 209% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 143.6 g | 52% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.4 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.6 g | ||
| Protein | 185.8 g | 372% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 1985 mg | 153% | |
| Iron | 11.7 mg | 65% | |
| Potassium | 1962 mg | 42% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
