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Chicken Fajita Quesadillas

Delicious Chicken Fajita Quesadillas filled with juicy chicken, vibrant vegetables, and melted cheese.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 medium Onion, diced
  • ½ each Yellow Bell Pepper, diced
  • ½ each Green Bell Pepper, diced
  • ½ each Red Bell Pepper, diced
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 2 pieces Chicken Breasts, sliced
  • to taste Fajita Spice Mix Adjust the heat according to your taste
  • 200 g Weight Watchers Reduced Fat Grated Mature Cheese
  • 8 pieces Tortillas

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: Start by slicing the chicken breasts into thin strips. Dice the onion and bell peppers into bite-sized pieces.
  • Step 2: In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onions and bell peppers, and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
  • Step 3: Add the sliced chicken to the skillet. Sprinkle in the paprika and fajita spice mix. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink, about 6-7 minutes.
  • Step 4: Lay out the tortillas. On one half of each tortilla, place a generous amount of the chicken and vegetable mixture, then sprinkle cheese on top.
  • Step 5: Fold the tortillas in half and cook each folded quesadilla in the skillet for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cheese is melted.
  • Step 6: Remove from skillet, let rest for a minute, then cut into wedges. Serve warm with dips like salsa or guacamole.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in fajita spice mix for 30 minutes before cooking. Feel free to add other vegetables or adjust spice levels.
Keyword Easy