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Mexican Fajita Quesadillas with Peppers

A delicious fusion of sizzling fajita-style vegetables and melted cheese encased in crispy tortillas, perfect for a satisfying meal.

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Mexican Fajita Quesadillas with Peppers
A 40-minute
an hour-long bake
Prep
20min
Cook
20min
Serves
4
Per serving
450kcal

Ingredients

4 servings
Main Ingredients
  • 8 pieces flour tortillas
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound chicken breast, thinly sliced
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 1 large red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 large green bell pepper, sliced
  • 2 cups shredded cheese, Mexican blend
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
Optional Toppings
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 cup guacamole
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Method

  1. 01
    Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. 02
    Add the sliced chicken breast to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. 03
    Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  4. 04
    In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil, sliced onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper.
  5. 05
    Cook the vegetables until they are softened, about 5-6 minutes.
  6. 06
    Add the cooked chicken back to the skillet with the vegetables.
  7. 07
    Season the mixture with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
  8. 08
    Lay a tortilla on a flat surface and sprinkle with 1/4 cup of shredded cheese. Top with a quarter of the chicken and vegetable mixture, then another 1/4 cup of cheese. Place another tortilla on top.
  9. 09
    Heat a clean, non-stick skillet over medium heat and cook the quesadilla for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the tortilla is golden and the cheese has melted.
  10. 10
    Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
  11. 11
    Cut each quesadilla into wedges and serve with optional toppings like sour cream, salsa, and guacamole.