Easy Chicken Quesadillas: A Fun Fajita Twist for Home Cooks
This easy chicken quesadilla recipe offers a fun twist on traditional fajitas, perfect for home cooks looking for a quick and delicious meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 teaspoon fajita seasoning
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup onion, sliced
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 4 flour tortillas
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced onions and bell peppers, cooking until soft.
- Stir in shredded chicken and fajita seasoning, mixing well until heated through.
- Place a tortilla in a separate skillet, sprinkle half with cheese, then add the chicken mixture on top.
- Fold the tortilla over and cook until golden brown on both sides, then repeat with remaining tortillas.
- Cut quesadillas into wedges and serve.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken with lime juice.
- Customize fillings by adding beans or additional veggies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Easy Chicken Quesadillas, Fajita Quesadillas, Chicken Recipes, Quick Dinner