Description
Savor the vibrant flavors of Easy Chicken Fajita Quesadilla, a mouthwatering dish that combines tender chicken, colorful bell peppers, and gooey cheese wrapped in a crispy tortilla. Ready in under 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. With its customizable ingredients and straightforward preparation, you can easily adapt it to satisfy every palate and impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 tbsp fajita seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
- ½ cup sour cream
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken breasts with fajita seasoning and cook in hot skillet with olive oil for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from pan and let rest.
- In the same skillet, sauté sliced onions and bell peppers for about 5 minutes until tender.
- Shred the cooked chicken and add it back to the skillet with additional fajita seasoning if desired. Mix well.
- On one half of each tortilla, layer shredded chicken mixture and cheese. Fold the tortilla over.
- Wipe out the skillet; add more oil if needed, then cook each quesadilla for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve with a drizzle of sour cream mixed with lime juice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Entree
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg