This chicken fajita quesadilla is the ultimate mashup of two classic dishes! With tender chicken, colorful peppers and onions, and plenty of cheese, it’s a delicious and satisfying meal. Serve it with some salsa and sour cream for an extra kick.
Chicken Fajita Quesadilla
Ingredients
- ½ lb boneless (skinless chicken breasts (cut into thin strips))
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ tablespoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ cup bell pepper (green (red, or yellow peppers, julienned))
- ½ cup white onion (julienned)
- 2 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (double for 2 quesadillas)
- 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese (double for 2 quesadillas)
- fresh cilantro
- guacamole
- sour cream
- pico de gallo (or salsa)
Instructions
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In a large skillet, coat chicken with salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, cayenne, and garlic powder. Cook 5-7 minutes.
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Add the peppers and onions and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until they are soft. Remove chicken, onions and peppers from the pan and set aside.
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Place the tortilla in the skillet and add a layer of cheese on half of the tortilla.
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Add cooked chicken, peppers and onions. Top with more cheese and fold the tortilla in half.
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Cook for 6 minutes over medium heat, flipping half way.
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Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream on the side.
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Enjoy!
Nutrition (per serving)
Adapted from: tasty.co
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