Chicken Fajita Quesadillas Recipe

Name: Chicken Fajita Quesadillas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 medium onion, sliced; 1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, sliced thin; 1/2 medium bell pepper, sliced; 1/4 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice; Kosher salt, to taste; Fresh cracked black pepper to taste; Eight 8-inch flour tortillas; 6 ounces cheddar cheese, grated; Salsa, guacamole and sour cream, for serving (optional)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 medium onion, sliced
1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, sliced thin
1/2 medium bell pepper, sliced
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
Kosher salt, to taste
Fresh cracked black pepper to taste
Eight 8-inch flour tortillas
6 ounces cheddar cheese, grated
Salsa, guacamole and sour cream, for serving (optional)

1
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2
Stir in the onions and garlic.
3
Cook for about 2 minutes or until the onions are soft.
4
Add the chicken and cook until just browned, 3 to 5 minutes.
5
Add the bell peppers, chili powder, smoked paprika, lime juice and salt and pepper.
6
Stir all ingredients together and cook until bell peppers are tender and chicken is cooked.
7
Set aside and allow to cool completely.
8
Spread half of the cheese on 4 tortillas.
9
Top with the chicken fajita mixture.
10
Add a final layer of cheese and gently spread the filling evenly around the tortilla, leaving a gap around the edges.
11
Top with remaining tortillas.
12
Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
13
Place a filled tortilla on the pan, and cook for about 3 minutes or until the bottom is golden.
14
Carefully flip the quesadilla and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until the second side is golden and the cheese is completely melted.
15
Remove from the pan and repeat with the remaining quesadillas.
16
Allow each to cool for a few minutes before cutting into 4 to 6 pieces.
17
Serve with salsa, guacamole and sour cream.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1/2 medium onion, sliced, 1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, sliced thin, 1/2 medium bell pepper, sliced, and more.

Yes, Chicken Fajita Quesadillas falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Fajita Quesadillas

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