Description
Easy Chicken Fajita Quesadilla is your go-to dish for a quick and delicious meal that brings a burst of flavor to your table. With tender, seasoned chicken, colorful bell peppers, and gooey cheese all wrapped in a warm tortilla, this recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Customize it with your favorite toppings and enjoy a satisfying crunch with every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar and Monterey Jack blend)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by dicing chicken and slicing bell peppers and onion.
- In a bowl, mix chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Toss chicken in the seasoning until well-coated.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken until browned (5-7 minutes), then add peppers and onions; sauté until tender (3-4 minutes).
- Lay one tortilla in a skillet over medium heat; sprinkle half with cheese and top with the chicken mixture. Fold the tortilla over.
- Grill each quesadilla for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Cut into wedges and serve hot with salsa or guacamole.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (150g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg