Chicken Fajita Quesadilla Recipe
This chicken fajita quesadilla is a delicious Tex-Mex fusion dish packed with juicy chicken, sautéed peppers and onions, and plenty of cheese. Perfect for a quick dinner or lunch, this easy chicken fajita quesadilla recipe brings bold flavor and comfort together in every bite.
Ingredients
- ½ lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ tablespoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ cup bell pepper green, red, or yellow peppers, julienned
- ½ cup white onion julienned
- 2 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese double for 2 quesadillas
- 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese double for 2 quesadillas
- fresh cilantro for garnish
- guacamole for serving
- sour cream for serving
- pico de gallo or salsa for serving
Instructions
- In a large skillet, coat chicken with salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, cayenne, and garlic powder and cook for 5-7 minutes
- Add the peppers and onions and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until they are soft
- Remove chicken, onions and peppers from the pan and set aside
- Place the tortilla in the skillet and add a layer of cheese on half of the tortilla
- Add cooked chicken, peppers and onions then top with more cheese and fold the tortilla in half
- Cook for 6 minutes over medium heat, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp
- Garnish the chicken fajita quesadilla with fresh cilantro and serve with pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream
- Enjoy your chicken fajita quesadilla hot for best flavor and texture
Notes
You can use pre-cooked chicken or leftover grilled chicken for quicker preparation
For extra flavor, try a blend of cheddar and pepper jack cheese in your chicken fajita quesadilla
Swap flour tortillas with whole wheat for a healthier twist
Double the filling and refrigerate to save time for busy weeknight dinners
Add a squeeze of lime over the cooked quesadilla for a zesty finish