Description
Easy Chicken Fajita Quesadilla is a quick and delicious weeknight meal that brings the vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine to your table. With tender chicken, colorful bell peppers, and gooey cheese, these quesadillas are perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings. Ready in just 30 minutes, you can easily customize this dish to suit your taste preferences while enjoying a delightful crunch in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3 breasts)
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2 cups shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese blend
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Sour cream for serving
Instructions
- Dice chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season with taco seasoning.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil and cook chicken until golden brown (about 5 minutes).
- Add the sliced bell peppers and onion; sauté until tender (about 5 minutes).
- Assemble quesadillas by placing cheese on half of each tortilla, followed by the chicken-veggie mixture, and fold over.
- Cook in the skillet until both sides are golden brown (about 3 minutes per side).
- Serve hot with sour cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (156g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg