Chicken Fajita Quesadilla

50 mins
8 servings

Description

A fusion of fajita flavors and quesadilla goodness, with chicken, bell peppers, onions, and cheese inside a crispy tortilla

Ingredients

  • 1 large onion
  • Salt and pepper
  • 0.5 cup lime juice
  • 0.25 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 0.5 pounds chicken breasts
  • 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 0.25 cup cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 large bell peppers
  • 0.25 teaspoon cumin
  • 8 small flour tortillas
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 2 cups shredded cheese

Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together lime juice, garlic, oregano, cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes. Transfer to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
  3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Add onion and bell peppers and cook, stirring occasionally, until they start to soften, about 5 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Add cooked chicken back into the skillet and stir to combine with onion and bell peppers. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Step 5: In a large skillet or griddle, warm tortillas over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side.
  6. Step 6: To assemble quesadillas, lay a tortilla flat and sprinkle shredded cheese on half of the tortilla. Spoon about 1/2 cup of the chicken and vegetable mixture on top of the cheese.
  7. Step 7: Fold tortilla in half to enclose filling. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until tortilla is crispy and cheese is melted. Flip and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes or until the other side is also crispy and cheese is melted.
  8. Step 8: Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling. Cut into wedges and serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro.

Nutrition Information

Per serving

413

Calories

37.12g

Protein

16.52g

Fat

28.97g

Carbs

Recipe Details

Prep Time:30 mins
Cook Time:20 mins
Total Time:50 mins

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