Smoky Chicken Fajita Quesadilla

Charred peppers, melted pepper jack, crispy tortilla perfection.

This Smoky Chicken Fajita Quesadilla packs charred peppers, onions, and melted pepper jack between two crispy, golden tortillas. The chicken gets a quick toss in fajita seasoning, then everything comes together in one skillet for a fast weeknight dinner. It is a great fit for busy families, picky eaters, and anyone who loves Tex-Mex flavors.

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken breast, sliced thin
• 2 tbsp fajita seasoning
• 2 bell peppers, sliced
• 1 onion, sliced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 large flour tortillas
• 2 cups shredded pepper jack
• sour cream and salsa, for serving

Instructions

1. Toss chicken with fajita seasoning.
2. Heat oil in skillet; char peppers and onion until soft.
3. Remove veggies; cook chicken until browned, about 6 minutes.
4. Layer cheese, chicken, veggies, cheese on half tortilla; fold.
5. Toast quesadilla in dry skillet until golden and melty, 2-3 min per side.
6. Slice and serve with sour cream and salsa.

Nutrition

This recipe works out to about 651 calories per serving. For the full breakdown, protein, carbs, and fat included, save it in the Forkful app: nutrition is calculated automatically from the ingredient list.

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