Best 5 Cheesy Chicken Fajita Quesadillas Recipes

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**Indulge in the Flavorful Fusion of Cheesy Chicken Fajita Quesadillas: A Culinary Symphony of Mexican and Tex-Mex Delights**

Embark on a culinary journey that seamlessly blends the vibrant flavors of Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisines with our tantalizing Cheesy Chicken Fajita Quesadillas. These delectable quesadillas burst with a harmonious blend of zesty chicken fajita filling, gooey melted cheese, and a symphony of fresh toppings, all enveloped in a golden-brown tortilla. With three variations to choose from, including a vegetarian option, our Cheesy Chicken Fajita Quesadillas cater to every palate, offering a delightful symphony of flavors in every bite.

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CHICKEN FAJITA QUESADILLAS RECIPE BY TASTY



Chicken Fajita Quesadillas Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: chicken breast, taco seasoning, vegetable oil, onion, garlic cloves, bell peppers, lime, tortillas, butter, shredded cheese

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Appetizers

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 breasts chicken breast
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 onion, sliced
4 cloves garlic cloves, sliced
3 bell peppers, sliced
1 lime, juiced
8 tortillas
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups shredded cheese, mexican blend

Steps:

  • Slice the chicken breasts into strips, about an inch apart, and coat with taco seasoning. In a large skillet, heat 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil and cook chicken until no longer pink and slightly charred. Remove cooked chicken from the skillet.
  • Heat another Tbsp. oil, add onion and garlic and cook for a couple minutes until it's slightly translucent. Add the peppers, and cook slightly, then mix in the cooked chicken. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • In a clean pan, melt a bit of butter. Add a tortilla and move it around until it's buttery. Add cheese, then fajita mixture, then more cheese, then top with another tortilla and pat it down.
  • Flip the quesadilla over and cook the other side until it's golden. Remove from pan and cut into quarters. Repeat these steps with the remaining tortillas.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 863 calories, Carbohydrate 66 grams, Fat 40 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 57 grams, Sugar 11 grams

CHICKEN FAJITA QUESADILLA RECIPE BY TASTY



Chicken Fajita Quesadilla Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: chicken breast, salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, cayenne, garlic powder, bell pepper, white onion, large flour tortillas, shredded cheddar cheese, shredded monterey jack cheese, fresh cilantro, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo

Provided by Claire Nolan

Categories     Dinner

Yield 2 quesadillas

Number Of Ingredients 16

½ lb chicken breast, 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
guacamole
sour cream
pico de gallo, or salsa

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, coat chicken with salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, cayenne, and garlic powder. Cook 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. Top with more cheese and fold the tortilla in half.
  • Cook for 6 minutes over medium heat, flipping half way.
  • Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream on the side.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 827 calories, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fat 45 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 66 grams, Sugar 6 grams

CHICKEN FAJITA QUESADILLAS



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Reinvent your boring quesadilla with a grown-up spin! Flour tortillas get filled with chicken, fajita veggies and pepper Jack for a melty weeknight dinner the whole family will love.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons lime juice
1 package (0.85 oz) Old El Paso™ chicken taco seasoning mix
3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb), cut into 1-inch pieces
6 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 medium bell peppers, chopped (about 2 cups)
1 medium red onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
1 package (11.5 oz) Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for burritos (8 tortillas, 8 inch)
2 cups shredded pepper Jack cheese (8 oz)
1 cup Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa
1/2 cup sour cream
1 medium avocado, pitted, peeled, sliced

Steps:

  • In small bowl, mix lime juice and taco seasoning mix; pour into gallon-size resealable food-storage plastic bag. Place chicken in bag; seal. Shake chicken until evenly coated.
  • In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1 teaspoon of the oil over medium-high heat. Add bell peppers and onion; cook and stir 4 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Transfer vegetables to bowl.
  • Add 1 teaspoon of the oil to same skillet over medium heat. Add chicken; cook 4 to 6 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center. Transfer to bowl with vegetables. Stir to combine. Wipe skillet clean with paper towels.
  • On half of each tortilla, layer 1/4 cup of the cheese and slightly less than 1/2 cup of the chicken and vegetable mixture. Fold tortillas in half. Brush top of each quesadilla with about 1/2 teaspoon of the oil.
  • Heat 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place 2 quesadillas in skillet, oil side down; brush top side with about 1/2 teaspoon of the oil. Cook about 1 minute or until light golden brown.
  • Carefully turn quesadilla; cook 1 to 2 minutes longer or until golden brown. Repeat with remaining quesadillas. Cut each quesadilla in half; serve with salsa, sour cream and avocado.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 960 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g

CHEESY CHICKEN FAJITA QUESADILLAS



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Make and share this Cheesy Chicken Fajita Quesadillas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Charlotte J

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into thin strips
1/2 cup salsa
1 medium green peppers or 1 medium red pepper, cut into strips
1/2 cup sliced onion
1 1/2 cups kraft shredded 2% milk reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
6 (6 inch) flour tortillas

Steps:

  • Spray large skillet with cooking spray.
  • Add chicken and cook on medium-high heat 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • #Add green pepper and onion and cook 4 to 5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
  • Pour in salsa and cook an additional 3 minutes or until heated through.
  • Place 1/4 cup of the chicken mixture and 1/4 cup of the cheese down center of each tortilla then fold tortilla over to enclose filling.
  • Place on preheated griddle or skillet sprayed with cooking spray and cook 2 minutes on each side or until heated through.
  • Fold over or cut-into wedges.
  • Serve with sour cream if desired.
  • You can also add 1/2 cup corn or black beans to the filling.
  • Top with shredded romaine lettuce, diced tomatoes and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236.9, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 27.9, Sodium 595.1, Carbohydrate 25.7, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 2.7, Protein 19.7

CHEESE-CRUSTED FAJITA VEGGIE QUESADILLAS



Cheese-Crusted Fajita Veggie Quesadillas image

Provided by Molly Yeh

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 orange bell pepper, stemmed, seeded and sliced
1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded and sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, stemmed, seeded and sliced
1 medium white onion, sliced
1 zucchini, outer green parts only, cut into 3-by-1/4-inch sticks
3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
Freshly ground black pepper
1 large clove garlic, grated
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano leaves
Nonstick cooking spray, for the pan
Eight to ten 5- to 6-inch white corn tortillas
One 8-ounce bag shredded Monterey Jack and Cheddar mix
Lime wedges, for serving
Sour cream and salsa verde or roja, for dipping (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a 12-inch cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Add the peppers, onion and zucchini. Season with the smoked paprika, salt and pepper. Toss to coat with the oil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened and browning, 10 to 12 minutes. Add the garlic and oregano and stir to combine. Cook until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Turn off the heat.
  • Heat a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Grease the pan with the cooking spray. Carefully place a tortilla in the hot pan. Add 3 tablespoons cheese to half of the tortilla, spreading the cheese to the edges and allowing some to spill over to create a cheesy crust. Top with a hearty spoonful of the cooked pepper mixture, then top with another 3 tablespoons cheese. Fold the bare half of the tortilla over the cheese and pepper filling. Press down to flatten with a spatula. Cook until the cheese is melted and crusty and the tortilla is browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes. Remove to a serving platter. Season with salt and a squeeze of lime. Repeat with the remaining tortillas, peppers and cheese, wiping down the pan as needed. Serve with sour cream and salsa for dipping, if desired.

Tips:

  • Choose the right tortillas: Use large, high-quality tortillas that are pliable and won't tear easily. Corn or flour tortillas can be used, depending on your preference.
  • Shred your own cheese: Pre-shredded cheese contains additives that can prevent it from melting smoothly. Shredding your own cheese ensures that it melts evenly and provides a better flavor and texture.
  • Use fresh ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better your quesadillas will taste. Try to use fresh chicken, vegetables, and herbs whenever possible.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the quesadillas, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent them from cooking evenly and becoming soggy.
  • Serve immediately: Quesadillas are best served immediately after they are cooked. This will ensure that they are crispy and gooey.

Conclusion:

Cheesy chicken fajita quesadillas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a flavorful and satisfying dish that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give cheesy chicken fajita quesadillas a try!

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