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A stack of delicious Chicken Fajita Quesadillas filled with chicken, peppers, onions, and cheese.

Chicken Fajita Quesadillas (Skillet, 15 Minutes)

Enjoy bold Latin flavors with these quick and easy Chicken Fajita Quesadillas, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 quesadillas
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Quesadillas
  • 2 flour tortillas 8 inch
  • 1/2 lb chicken breast cut into small strands
  • 1 red pepper sliced into thin strands
  • 1/4 onion sliced into thin strands
  • 1 Tbsp taco seasoning
  • 1 cup shredded cheese see note
  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • 1 Tbsp oil divided

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. Cut the chicken into small strands. Slice the pepper and onion into thin strands.
  2. In a skillet, saute the chicken with 2 tsp oil. Season with the taco seasoning and cook until chicken is fully cooked. Remove from the skillet and cover to keep warm.
  3. Saute the peppers and onions with butter until vegetables reach desired tenderness. Add the chicken back and cook until chicken is heated.
  4. Add half of the chicken mixture to one side of the tortilla, top with cheese and fold the tortilla. Repeat with the second tortilla.
  5. In a skillet, cook the quesadillas over medium until the tortillas are crispy and cheese melts.

Notes

This recipe can easily be made gluten-free by using your favorite gluten-free tortillas.

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