Description
These easy chicken quesadillas are packed with juicy fajita-seasoned chicken, sautéed peppers and onions, and lots of melted cheese. They’re crispy on the outside, cheesy on the inside, and ready in under 30 minutes! Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
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1 red bell pepper, sliced
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1 green bell pepper, sliced
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1 small yellow onion, sliced
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1 teaspoon chili powder
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1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
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1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/4 teaspoon onion powder
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
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4 large flour tortillas
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Cooking spray or extra oil, for pan
Instructions
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Cook the Chicken:
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced chicken and season with chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes until fully cooked and lightly browned. Remove from pan and set aside. -
Sauté Veggies:
In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of oil. Add sliced bell peppers and onions. Cook for 5-6 minutes until they’re soft and slightly caramelized. Add the chicken back to the pan and toss everything together. Remove from heat. -
Assemble Quesadillas:
Lay out the tortillas and sprinkle half of each with cheese. Top with the chicken and veggie mixture, then sprinkle more cheese over the top. Fold the tortilla in half to close. -
Cook Quesadillas:
Heat a clean skillet over medium heat and spray lightly with cooking spray or oil. Cook each quesadilla for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden and crispy with melted cheese inside. -
Serve:
Cut into wedges and serve hot with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole.
Notes
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Add a little lime juice or chopped cilantro for extra flavor.
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Use rotisserie chicken to make it even quicker.
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You can swap out chicken for steak, shrimp, or beans for a different variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg