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Chicken Fajita Quesadillas: Easy & Delicious Tex-Mex Recipe


  • Author: Hannah

Ingredients

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For the Fajita Chicken:
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

  • ½ teaspoon cumin

  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika

  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

  • ½ teaspoon onion powder

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

  • ½ teaspoon oregano

  • Juice of ½ lime

For the Fajita Veggies:
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced

  • 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced

  • 1 small onion, thinly sliced

For the Quesadillas:
  • 4 large flour tortillas

  • 1 ½ cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend)

  • 1 tablespoon butter (for cooking)

For Serving:
  • Sour cream

  • Salsa

  • Guacamole

  • Chopped cilantro


Instructions

  • Cook the Chicken:

    • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

    • Add chicken, fajita seasonings, and lime juice. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fully cooked. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

  • Sauté the Vegetables:

    • In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and cook the bell peppers and onions for 3-4 minutes until softened. Remove from heat.

  • Assemble the Quesadillas:

    • Heat a clean skillet over medium-low heat and melt a little butter.

    • Place a tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle ½ cup of shredded cheese over half of it.

    • Add some fajita chicken and sautéed veggies on top of the cheese.

    • Fold the tortilla in half and press gently.

  • Cook the Quesadillas:

    • Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, flipping carefully, until golden brown and crispy.

    • Repeat with remaining tortillas.

 

  • Serve & Enjoy:

    • Slice into wedges and serve warm with sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and fresh cilantro! 🌮🧀😋