Chicken Fajita Quesadillas
November 12, 2026
: 4
: 10 min
: 20 min
: 30 min
: Easy
A familiar favorite loaded with grilled chicken, sautéed peppers, onions, and melted cheese. These quesadillas make for a complete meal with protein and veggies. Add your favorite toppings like salsa, sour cream, hot sauce, avocado or cilantro.
Ingredients
- 3 Skinless chicken breast - pound into a thin even cutlet
- 2 Red bell pepper - cut into thin strips
- 1 Large Vidalia onion - thinly sliced
- 1 Tablespoon chili powder
- 1 Tablespoon garlic powder
- 2 Teaspoons cumin powder
- 2 Teaspoons onion powder
- 1/2 Teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 Teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/2 Teaspoon black pepper
- 1 Cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 to 8 soft flour tortillas
- Olive oil
Directions
- Step 1 Add spices into a small bowl and mix together. Set aside.
- Step 2 Shred a cup of your favorite cheddar cheese.
- Step 3 Slice peppers and onions into thin strips. Set aside.
- Step 4 Pound chicken breasts into an even 1/2 inch thickness so they cook evenly.
- Step 5 Lightly drizzle chicken with olive oil.
- Step 6 Sprinkle both sides of chicken with 2 teaspoons of spice mixture.
- Step 7 Pour 2 to 3 tablespoons of olive oil into a frying pan (I love to use a cast iron skillet) over medium heat.
- Step 8 Add chicken to pan. Sear for 5 to 7 minute per side until they reach 165 degrees. Remove from heat onto a cutting board.
- Step 9 Let them rest for 5 minutes before slicing them into thin strips.
- Step 10 Add 2 tablespoons into the same pan chicken was in.
- Step 11 Add peppers and onions.
- Step 12 Pour remaining spice mixture over vegetables. Tossing to ensure peppers and onions are coated in spices.
- Step 13 Cook until tender. Remove from heat into a bowl. Set aside.
- Step 14 Wipe out skillet (or use a clean pan) and place over medium heat.
- Step 15 Add 1 or 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
- Step 16 Place tortilla in pan.
- Step 17 Add a layer of cheese .
- Step 18 Add a layer of sautéed peppers and onions.
- Step 19 Add a layer of grilled chicken.
- Step 20 Add another layer of cheese.
- Step 21 Top with another tortilla.
- Step 22 Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Step 23 Carefully flip the quesadilla and cook for another 2 minutes until the cheese is completely melted.
- Step 24 Remove from pan and place on a cutting board.
- Step 25 Repeat process until ingredients are gone.
- Step 26 Slice into wedges.
- Step 27 Finish with your favorite toppings.
