Fajita Quesadilla Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Seasoning
Optional Garnishes
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Trim any excess fat from the chicken breast and cut it into thin strips.
- 2
Slice the Vegetables
Julienne the bell peppers and onion into thin strips.
Cooking
- 3
Cook the Chicken
In a large skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Once hot, add the chicken strips and season with fajita seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until fully cooked and no longer pink. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- 4
Sauté the Vegetables
In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of olive oil. Add the sliced bell peppers and onion. Sauté for about 4-5 minutes until the vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized.
- 5
Combine Chicken and Vegetables
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the sautéed vegetables. Stir to combine and heat through for another 2 minutes.
Assembling and Cooking Quesadillas
- 6
Assemble the Quesadilla
Lay one flour tortilla on a clean surface. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of shredded cheese on one half of the tortilla. Top with a portion of the chicken and vegetable mixture, then sprinkle another 1/2 cup of cheese on top. Fold the tortilla over to cover the filling.
- 7
Cook the Quesadilla
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Place the assembled quesadilla in the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and the cheese has melted. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
Serving
- 8
Serve
Cut the quesadillas into wedges and serve hot with optional garnishes like sour cream, guacamole, and salsa.