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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

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, CarbohydrateContent 35 grams, FatContent 45 grams, FiberContent 2 grams, ProteinContent 66 grams, SugarContent 6 grams

CHICKEN QUESADILLAS RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT



Chicken Quesadillas Recipe: How to Make It image

Leftover chicken gets Mexican flair from cumin in this fun main dish. The chicken quesadilla recipe has an impressive look and taste yet requires little preparation. —Linda Wetzel, Woodland Park, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner    Lunch

Total Time 30 minutes

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2-1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken
2/3 cup salsa
1/3 cup sliced green onions
3/4 to 1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
6 flour tortillas (8 inches)
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Sour cream and guacamole

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, combine the first 6 ingredients. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat until heated through, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. , Brush 1 side of each tortilla with butter; place tortillas buttered side down on a lightly greased baking sheet. Spoon 1/3 cup chicken mixture over half of each tortilla; sprinkle with 1/3 cup cheese. , Fold plain side of each tortilla over filling and cheese. Bake at 375° until tortillas are crisp and golden brown, 9-11 minutes. Cut into wedges; serve with sour cream and guacamole.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 477 calories, FatContent 26g fat (13g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 106mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 901mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 27g carbohydrate (1g sugars, FiberContent 1g fiber), ProteinContent 31g protein.

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