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Fajita Quesadillas

These Fajita Quesadillas are a delicious and easy dish made with seasoned chicken, colorful bell peppers, and melted cheese, perfect for sharing with family and friends.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into small bite size pieces
  • 1.4 ounces fajita seasoning
  • 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided as needed
  • 1 red bell pepper, washed, dried, deseeded and diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, washed, dried and deseeded and diced
  • 1 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 4 large burrito size flour tortillas
  • 3 cups fiesta blend cheese, shredded

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Add the chicken to a medium size bowl and toss with fajita seasoning and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Set aside.
  2. In a nonstick skillet over medium high heat, sauté the seasoned chicken until cooked through (6-8 minutes). Transfer to a heat-proof bowl.
  3. In the same skillet, add diced bell peppers and onion, cooking until onion is opaque and peppers are softened. Re-add the cooked chicken and mix.
Cooking
  1. Lower the temperature and add 1 tablespoon olive oil to the skillet. Place 1 tortilla in the skillet, sprinkle 3/4 cup cheese on half, then add 1/4 of the chicken mix on top. Fold the tortilla over.
  2. Cook until golden brown (1-3 minutes per side). Repeat with remaining tortillas.
Serving
  1. Transfer to a cutting board, slice into triangles, and serve hot.

Notes

Serve with bowls of sour cream, pico de gallo, and sliced avocado. A side of black beans and lime wedges makes for a refreshing complement.