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Chicken Fajita Quesadillas

Chicken Fajita Quesadillas

The ultimate comfort food, Chicken Fajita Quesadillas are a quick and delightful meal that brings joy to your dinner table. Layered with seasoned chicken, vibrant bell peppers, and gooey cheese, these quesadillas are perfect for any occasion. Serve them tonight, and watch your family fall in love!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced into thin strips)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion (sliced)
  • 2 pinches kosher salt
  • 3 bell peppers (any color; sliced)
  • 6 large flour tortillas
  • 2-3 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick spray and set aside.
  2. Combine the chili powder, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, and kosher salt in a small dish.
  3. Place the sliced chicken breasts in a bowl. Pour in 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the spice mixture and toss to coat the chicken.
  4. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet set over medium heat. Add in the seasoned chicken strips, and cook for a few minutes on each side until browned and cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a clean plate.
  5. Heat the olive oil in the same skillet. Add the sliced onion and a pinch of kosher salt and sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until softened. Add in the sliced bell peppers and another pinch of kosher salt. Sauté for an additional 3-4 minutes, until softened. Remove from heat.
  6. Spread the tortillas out on the greased baking sheet. Sprinkle the cheese on one half of each tortilla (2-3 tablespoons per tortilla half). Then, place an even amount of chicken and peppers over the cheese.
  7. Sprinkle any remaining cheese on top and fold each tortilla in half. Rub the olive oil on the tortillas.
  8. Bake for 8-10 minutes until the cheese is melted and the tops of the tortillas are golden brown.

Notes

  • Tip 1: Let the cooked chicken and veggies rest for a few minutes before assembling.
  • Tip 2: Take care not to overfill your quesadillas, as this can cause them to turn out soggy or floppy.
  • Tip 3: Don’t add too much olive oil to the tops of your tortillas, or they’ll turn out greasy.
  • Tip 4: Optionally, you can carefully flip the quesadillas with a large spatula halfway through cooking.
  • Tip 5: For extra crunch, broil the quesadillas for the last 1-2 minutes of baking.
  • Tip 6: Let baked quesadillas rest for 2 minutes before slicing to keep the fillings intact.
  • Tip 7: Serve with salsa and sour cream, with a sprinkling of fresh cilantro.