Chicken Fajita Quesadilla
This Chicken Fajita Quesadilla gives you all of the cheesy Mexican flavor you expect from a quesadilla along with the bold flavor of fajitas waiting in every bite!
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time15 minutes mins
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 344kcal
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, (sliced ⅓" thick)
- 1 ounce packet fajita seasoning
- 1 bell pepper (Green, red, or yellow)
- ½ red onion (sliced)
- 2 cups shredded pepperjack cheese
- ⅓ cup water
- 4 large flour burrito tortilla shells
Cook chicken in hot skillet till almost cooked through
Add vegetables, water & fajita seasoning. Stirring to evenly coat.
Cook until water has evaporated and vegetables are crisp tender.
Divide fajita filling into four even amounts and add each to half of a tortilla shell, then sprinkle with ½ cup of cheese per quesadilla and fold close.
Place quesadilla in clean 12" skillet and cook on medium heat until the tortilla shell browns slightly and the cheese is melted, flipping once. ~3 minutes per side. (Time will vary depending on your pan's exact temperature)
Cut the chicken fajita quesadilla into four slices and serve.
Calories: 344kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 134mg | Potassium: 502mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 965IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg