Chicken Fajita Quesadillas (Printer-Friendly Layout)
Crispy golden tortillas packed with spiced chicken, colorful peppers, onions, and gooey melted cheese for a Mexican-inspired feast.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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2 tablespoons fajita seasoning
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3 boneless and skinless chicken breasts, cut into long strips
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1 medium red bell pepper, cut into long strips
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1 medium green bell pepper, cut into long strips
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2 large onions, sliced
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2 tablespoons butter
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1 cup Tex Mex cheese or cheddar cheese
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8 tortillas
→ For Serving
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Salsa
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Sour cream
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Season the chicken breast strips with 1 tablespoon of the fajita mix.
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In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and add the chicken. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes until fully cooked, no longer pink, and slightly charred but not burned.
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Remove chicken from skillet and wipe the skillet clean.
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Add another tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet and heat it up. Add the onion and cook for a couple minutes until slightly translucent. Add the peppers and the remaining fajita mix and combine well. Cook for a couple more minutes until peppers soften slightly.
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Add the chicken back to the skillet, mix with peppers and onions, and cook for a minute to combine flavors.
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In a clean skillet, melt a portion of the butter. Add a tortilla and move it around until it's buttery. Add some of the chicken and vegetable mixture on top of the tortilla, and about ¼ cup of cheese. Place another tortilla on top and press down gently.
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Flip the quesadilla and cook until the second side is golden. Remove from skillet and cut into quarters. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
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Serve the quesadillas with sour cream and salsa.
# Extra Tips and Tricks:
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You can use store-bought fajita seasoning or make your own at home.
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Consider experimenting with different cheeses like Monterey Jack, Colby, or Pepper Jack for variation.
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Both flour and corn tortillas work well; flour tortillas are softer while corn tortillas provide more flavor.
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Feel free to add other fillings like black beans, corn, or cooked rice.
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Serve with guacamole as an additional topping option.