Fajita Quesadilla
Servings: 6 Servings
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1 green bell pepper sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper or red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 purple onion sliced
- 1.12 ounces fajita seasoning about 3 tablespoons (1 packet)
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts boneless, skinless; cut into thin 2-inch-long strips
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- 5 to 6 large tortillas
- 3 ½ cups mozzarella cheese shredded off the block
Instructions
- Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Then add the green pepper, yellow pepper and onion, and cook until they begin to soften and turn slightly brown in color.1 green bell pepper, 1 yellow bell pepper, 1 purple onion
- Stir in ½ of the fajita seasoning packet, and let it cook for another 2 to 3 minutes.
- Remove the peppers from the pan then add the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil, chicken and remaining ½ packet of fajita seasoning. Stir to combine, and cook until the chicken is cooked through, about 8 minutes.2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Add the green pepper mixture back to the pan, and stir to combine. Remove the pan from heat, and set aside.
- Heat a separate non-stick skillet over medium heat, and in the meantime spread 1 tablespoon of the butter on one of the tortillas.6 tablespoons unsalted butter, 5 to 6 large tortillas
- Place the tortilla, butter side down into the pan then sprinkle 2 to 3 tablespoons of mozzarella cheese on half of the tortilla. Add 1-2 spoonfuls of the chicken green pepper mixture on top of the cheese then sprinkle 2-3 more tablespoons of the cheese on the chicken mixture.
- Fold the tortilla over and let it crisp up on the bottom for about 2 minutes then flip it over and cook the opposite side.
- Transfer the quesadilla to a cooling rack so it doesn’t get soggy, and repeat the cooking process with the remaining ingredients.
- Slice and serve with guacamole, sour cream, salsa and freshly chopped cilantro if desired.
- See post for storage options.
Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 fajita quesadilla. Actual calories will vary.
*For more information, tips, and answers to frequently asked questions, please refer to the post.
*Photos courtesy of Karla Rae Photography.
Nutrition Facts
Fajita Quesadilla
Serving Size
1 quesadilla
Amount per Serving
Calories
624
% Daily Value*
Fat
39
g
60
%
Saturated Fat
19
g
95
%
Trans Fat
0.5
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
14
g
Cholesterol
130
mg
43
%
Sodium
1384
mg
58
%
Potassium
498
mg
14
%
Carbohydrates
33
g
11
%
Fiber
4
g
16
%
Sugar
5
g
6
%
Protein
35
g
70
%
Vitamin A
1424
IU
28
%
Vitamin C
57
mg
69
%
Calcium
419
mg
42
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
