Description
Delicious Chicken Fajita Quesadillas with tender chicken, sautéed peppers, and melty cheese wrapped in crispy tortillas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- A pinch of black pepper
- 2 bell peppers, sliced
- 1 large yellow onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups melty cheese (Monterey Jack, cheddar, or Oaxaca)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- Lime, for squeezing
- Cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Thinly slice the chicken and season with spices.
- Slice the bell peppers and onion, and mince the garlic.
- In a skillet, heat oil and sear the chicken until browned.
- Remove chicken and sauté onions and peppers until caramelized.
- Add garlic, return chicken to the skillet, and mix well.
- In a clean skillet, place a tortilla and sprinkle cheese over half.
- Add the chicken and pepper mixture, then top with more cheese.
- Fold the tortilla and cook until golden on each side.
- Remove from heat, let rest, slice, and serve with lime and salsa.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, use certified gluten-free tortillas. Adjust spices for desired heat level.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: quesadillas, chicken, fajitas, Mexican, comfort food, quick meal
