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Chicken Quesadillas

A delicious chicken quesadilla with melted cheese and flavorful fillings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons fajita seasoning
  • 1.5 cups white onion
  • 1 cup green bell pepper
  • 1 cup yellow bell pepper
  • 1 cup red bell pepper
  • 6 pieces flour tortillas medium size
  • 2 cups pre-shredded fiesta blend cheese

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1.5 tablespoons of olive oil.
  2. Add chicken breast strips to the skillet and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Sprinkle fajita seasoning over chicken and stir to combine.
  3. Transfer cooked chicken to a bowl and wipe the skillet clean.
  4. Add remaining olive oil to the skillet. Sauté sliced onion for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
  5. Stir in the sliced bell peppers and cook for another 3-4 minutes until slightly softened.
  6. Return chicken to the skillet and toss with vegetables. Remove from heat.
  7. Wipe the skillet clean. Spray with nonstick cooking spray. Place a tortilla in the skillet.
  8. Spoon some of the chicken and vegetable mixture on half of the tortilla. Sprinkle with cheese.
  9. Fold the tortilla over and cook for 1.5-2 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook another 1-1.5 minutes.
  10. Repeat with remaining tortillas. Serve warm with optional sides.

Notes

Perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.