Chicken Quesadillas Recipe

Name: Chicken Quesadillas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, diced; 1 (1.27 ounce) packet fajita seasoning; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 green bell peppers, chopped; 2 red bell peppers, chopped; 1 onion, chopped; 10 (10 inch) flour tortillas; 1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese; 1 tablespoon bacon bits; 1 (8 ounce) package shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Servings: persons

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, diced
1 (1.27 ounce) packet fajita seasoning
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 green bell peppers, chopped
2 red bell peppers, chopped
1 onion, chopped
10 (10 inch) flour tortillas
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon bacon bits
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Monterey Jack cheese

1
Preheat the broiler. Grease a baking sheet.
2
Toss the chicken with the fajita seasoning, then spread onto the baking sheet. Place under the broiler and cook until the chicken pieces are no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes.
3
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
4
Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the green bell peppers, red bell peppers, onion, and chicken. Cook and stir until the vegetables have softened, about 10 minutes.
5
Layer half of each tortilla with the chicken and vegetable mixture, then sprinkle with the Cheddar cheese, bacon bits, and Monterey Jack. Fold the tortillas in half and Place onto a baking sheet.
6
Bake quesadillas in the preheated oven until the cheeses have melted, about 10 minutes.

1393

kcal

Calories

Fat

199

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, diced, 1 (1.27 ounce) packet fajita seasoning, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 2 green bell peppers, chopped, and more.

Yes, Chicken 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 Quesadillas

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