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Easy Chicken Fajita Quesadilla

A quick and delicious chicken fajita quesadilla, perfect for a weeknight dinner or a tasty snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Vegetables
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1 cup bell peppers, sliced mixed colors
  • 1 cup onion, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fajita seasoning
Quesadilla Assembly
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 2 cups cheese, shredded cheddar or Mexican blend

Method
 

Prepare the Filling
  1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced bell peppers and onions, sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in the shredded chicken and fajita seasoning, cooking until heated through, about 3-4 minutes.
Assemble and Cook Quesadillas
  1. Place a tortilla in the skillet, sprinkle half with cheese, add a portion of the chicken and vegetable mixture, then top with more cheese and fold the tortilla in half.
  2. Cook until the tortilla is golden brown and the cheese is melted, about 3-4 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
Serve
  1. Cut the quesadillas into wedges and serve warm with salsa or sour cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the filling with your favorite vegetables or add jalapeños for extra heat.

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