Chicken Fajita Quesadillas Recipe
These Chicken Fajita Quesadillas are a dinner game changer. They are healthy, easy, delicious, and inexpensive. You are going to love how tasty these are, and I'm sure your family will thank you as well.
Serving5
Ingredients
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
- ½ yellow onion, chopped
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and cut into strips
- 1 cup salsa
- ½ packet taco seasoning
- 1 ½ Tablespoons olive oil
- 5 flour tortillas, large
- 1 Tablespoon butter, melted
- 1 ½ cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
Optional toppings
- ½ cup salsa
- ½ cup guacamole
- ½ cup salsa
Equipment
Instructions
- Add chopped peppers and onions to large skillet.
- Drizzle olive oil and taco seasoning over vegetables and cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring every minute.
- Add grilled chicken and salsa to skillet and stir.
- Continue cooking until vegetables are tender and meat is heated through, usually about 5 more minutes, continue stirring every minute or so to evenly cook.
- Heat non stick griddle or pan to medium heat.
- On on half of a tortilla, place about 3/4 cup of fajita mixture and sprinkle with cheese to your liking.
- Fold tortilla in half, lightly pressing down to make sure the inside does not fall out.
- With a basting brush, brush one side of the tortilla with butter.
- Place onto skillet or into pan and cook until golden brown.
- Brush the side facing upwards with butter and flip.
- Repeat 5 times
- Top with your favorite quesadilla toppings, and enjoy.
Nutrition
Calories: 459 kcal · Carbohydrates: 33 g · Protein: 28 g · Fat: 25 g · Saturated Fat: 9 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 70 mg · Sodium: 1549 mg · Potassium: 803 mg · Fiber: 6 g · Sugar: 8 g · Vitamin A: 2068 IU · Vitamin C: 100 mg · Calcium: 468 mg · Iron: 3 mg