Chicken Fajita Quesadilla Recipe

40g protein · 15 min · 526 kcal

Crispy flour tortillas loaded with chicken, vegetables, and cheese - everything you’d expect in an authentic Mexican style dinner, ready in just 15 minutes. These homemade quesadillas are so EASY to make.

15 min2 servings526 kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 flour tortillas (8 inch tortillas)
  • 1/2 lb chicken breast
  • 1 small red pepper
  • 1/4 medium onion
  • 1 Tbsp taco seasoning
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (see note)
  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • 1 Tbsp oil, divided

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cut the chicken into small strands. Slice the pepper and onion into thin strands.

  2. 2

    In a skillet, saute the chicken with 2 tsp oil. Season with the taco seasoning and cook until chicken is fully cooked. Remove from the skillet and cover to keep warm.

  3. 3

    Saute the peppers and onions with butter until vegetables reach desired tenderness. Add the chicken back and cook until chicken is heated.

  4. 4

    Add half of the chicken mixture to one side of the tortilla, top with cheese and fold the tortilla. Repeat with the second tortilla.

  5. 5

    In a skillet, cook the quesadillas over medium until the tortillas are crispy and cheese melts.

  6. 6

    Enjoy, friends.

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