Description
“Make this Easy Chicken Fajita Quesadilla in just 25 minutes! Juicy chicken, sautéed peppers, and melted cheese are packed into a crispy tortilla for a quick and flavorful Tex-Mex meal. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or a snack!”
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, sliced into strips
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 bell pepper (any color), thinly sliced
- ½ onion, thinly sliced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tbsp fajita seasoning
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1½ cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend)
- 1 tbsp butter or additional oil for cooking
- Optional toppings: sour cream, salsa, guacamole, fresh cilantro
Instructions
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Prepare the Chicken:
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken strips and cook for 5-7 minutes until fully cooked.
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Add the Vegetables:
- Add bell peppers, onion, garlic, and fajita seasoning.
- Stir and cook for another 5 minutes until vegetables are tender.
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Assemble the Quesadilla:
- Heat a separate skillet over medium heat.
- Place one tortilla in the pan, sprinkle half with shredded cheese.
- Add cooked chicken and vegetable mixture on top.
- Sprinkle more cheese and fold the tortilla in half.
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Cook the Quesadilla:
- Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese is melted.
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Serve:
- Slice into wedges and serve with desired toppings.
Notes
- Protein Swap: Use shrimp, steak, or tofu.
- Low-Carb Option: Use low-carb tortillas or make a quesadilla bowl.
- Extra Spice: Add jalapeños or hot sauce.
- Cheese Variations: Try pepper jack or mozzarella.
- More Veggies: Add mushrooms, zucchini, or spinach.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Keywords: chicken fajita quesadilla, Tex-Mex quesadilla, easy quesadilla recipe, chicken and cheese quesadilla, fajita-style quesadilla