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Chicken Fajita Quesadilla Recipe

Crispy flour tortillas loaded with chicken, vegetables, and cheese - everything you’d expect in an authentic Mexican style dinner, ready in just 15 minutes. These homemade quesadillas are so EASY to make.
Prep Time: 7 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
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Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings (2 quesadillas)
Author: Valentina

Ingredients

  • 2 flour tortillas (8 inch tortillas)
  • 1/2 lb chicken breast
  • 1 small red pepper
  • 1/4 medium onion
  • 1 Tbsp taco seasoning
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (see note)
  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • 1 Tbsp oil, divided

Instructions

  • Cut the chicken into small strands. Slice the pepper and onion into thin strands.
  • In a skillet, saute the chicken with 2 tsp oil. Season with the taco seasoning and cook until chicken is fully cooked. Remove from the skillet and cover to keep warm.
  • Saute the peppers and onions with butter until vegetables reach desired tenderness. Add the chicken back and cook until chicken is heated.
  • Add half of the chicken mixture to one side of the tortilla, top with cheese and fold the tortilla. Repeat with the second tortilla.
  • In a skillet, cook the quesadillas over medium until the tortillas are crispy and cheese melts.
  • Enjoy, friends.

Notes

Cheese- you can use your favorite shredded cheese for the quesadillas.