Lunch Fajita Recipe
QUESADILLA with fajita chicken, steak or pork, rice, lettuce, sour cream and tomatoes.
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Ingredients
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Proteins
Vegetables
Grains
Condiments
Spices
Method
Preparing the Proteins
- 1
Cook the Meat
In a skillet over medium heat, add the fajita chicken, steak, or pork. Sprinkle with fajita seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Cook until the internal temperature reaches 165°F for chicken or 145°F for steak and pork, about 6-8 minutes. Remove from skillet and let rest for a few minutes before slicing.
Sautéing the Vegetables
- 2
Assembling the Fajitas
- 3
Layer Ingredients
On one half of each flour tortilla, layer cooked rice, sliced meat, sautéed vegetables, lettuce, and diced tomatoes. Top with a spoonful of sour cream.
Cooking the Quesadilla
- 4
Cook the Quesadilla
Fold the tortillas over to cover the filling. Wipe the skillet clean and return to medium heat. Cook each quesadilla for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
Serving
- 5
Serve Hot
Slice the quesadillas into triangles and serve hot with additional sour cream and salsa on the side if desired.