15 Minute Chicken Fajita Quesadillas
These quick and easy Chicken Fajita Quesadillas are a tasty, high protein meal when you need something fast and flavorful. Tender chicken, seasoned with fajita spices, combined with sautéed bell peppers, and layered with gooey melted cheese in soft tortillas. Ready in just 15 minutes, these quesadillas are perfect for a quick lunch, dinner, or a fun snack for movie night!
A fajita quesadilla is also a great addition to these quick weeknight meals that are perfect for back to school.
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Chicken Fajita Quesadillas
Ingredients Needed
Ingredient Notes
Picky eater? Don’t have an ingredient on hand? Here are some ingredient substitutions and variations for this chicken fajita quesadilla recipe:
Make it Gluten Free
To make these chicken fajita quesadillas gluten free, check that the fajita mix has no BROW ingredients (barley, rye, non-gluten-free oats, and wheat) and the tortillas are gluten free.
Serving Suggestions
Serve up the chicken quesadillas with these sides:
- Guacamole and Salsa: Salsa is my go-to, but you can also serve up guac or chopped avocado for the creamy and high-fiber dip.
- Sour Cream: A dollop of sour cream is a classic accompaniment. You can also use Greek yogurt for a higher protein option.
- Mexican Rice: Serve alongside Mexican rice for a more filling meal.
- Refried Beans or Black Beans: We love Kylee Cook’s Mexican Black Beans recipe.
- Corn Salad: A zesty corn salad with lime and cilantro is a refreshing side dish.
- Fries: Serve it with french fries. Here’s how to cook frozen fries in an air fryer.
Kitchen Tools Needed
The best part of this easy taco tortellini recipe? You don’t have to chop a thing. There is very little prep involved and a short cooking time.
- Large Skillet
- Spatula (I prefer a fish spatula as it’s wider)
- Air-tight containers (for leftovers)
Storing Leftovers
Once the fajitas have cooled down, store the leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Reheat in a microwave or if you would like to keep the tortillas crispy on a pan or air fryer.
What to Do with Leftover Fajitas
If you have leftover chicken fajitas but don’t want to create more quesadilla style, try these:
- Make bowls or salads with the leftovers. Brown rice, lettuce of choice (iceberg, butter, or even kale), fajita leftovers, avocado, corn, black beans, and salsa.
- Two words: fajita nachos. These are always a hit in my house and they’re so easy to make with leftovers.
- Wraps or sandwiches.
- Soup. When in doubt, throw it in a pot of soup for a random boost of flavor.
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Chicken Fajita Quesadillas
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast boneless, skinless (roughly 2 chicken breasts)
- 3 tablespoons fajita seasoning divided *see notes for gluten free
- 1 medium red bell pepper cut in strips 120 g
- 1 medium green bell pepper cut in strips 120g
- 1 large onion sliced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 ½ tablespoons avocado oil
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 470 g
- 6 9 inch tortillas use gluten free, if gluten free
Instructions
- Slice the chicken breast into thin strips. Add in a medium bowl and season with 2 tablespoons of the fajita seasoning.1 lb chicken breast
- In another bowl, add bell peppers, onion and garlic and the rest of fajitas seasoning. Toss and set aside.3 tablespoons fajita seasoning, 1 medium red bell pepper, 1 medium green bell pepper, 1 large onion, 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- Heat a medium non-stick skillet with oil on medium heat. Saute chicken for 5 minutes (or until no longer pink and heated to 165F). Remove and set aside. In the same skillet, cook the vegetables. Saute for 3 minutes and add chicken back. Divide into 6 portions.1 ½ tablespoons avocado oil
- Grease lightly a clean non-stick skillet, lay down a tortilla. On half of the tortilla, sprinkle 3 tablespoons of cheese, 1 portion of chicken fajitas and another 3 tablespoons of cheese. Fold and press gently with a flat wooden spoon.2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, 6 9 inch tortillas
- Cook until nice and golden then flip and cook the other side. Repeat the same with the others.
- Halve each and serve with your favorite dip.
Notes
Gluten Free
To make these chicken fajita quesadillas gluten free, check that the fajita mix has no BROW ingredients (barley, rye, non-gluten-free oats, and wheat) and the tortillas are gluten free.How to Store Leftovers
Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.Nutrition
