Chicken Fajita Quesadillas (Printable Version)

Golden tortillas filled with seasoned chicken, sautéed vegetables, and gooey cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese.

# Ingredients:

→ Chicken and Seasoning

01 - 300 grams cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
02 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
03 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
07 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika
09 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Vegetables

10 - 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
11 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
12 - 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
13 - 100 grams mushrooms, sliced (optional)

→ Cheese and Tortillas

14 - 100 grams sharp cheddar cheese, grated
15 - 100 grams Monterey Jack cheese, grated
16 - 4 large flour tortillas (approximately 25 cm diameter)

→ Additional Ingredients

17 - 15 milliliters vegetable oil
18 - 30 milliliters chicken broth or water (for deglazing)

# Steps:

01 - Combine salt, onion powder, garlic powder, dried oregano, ground cumin, chili powder, paprika, and black pepper in a small bowl and mix thoroughly.
02 - Toss the cooked chicken with half of the prepared seasoning blend. Set aside to allow flavors to meld.
03 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions, bell peppers, and mushrooms if using. Sprinkle with remaining seasoning and sauté until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 5–7 minutes.
04 - Add chicken broth or water to the skillet and stir to lift any browned bits from the pan, enhancing the vegetable flavor.
05 - Lay one tortilla flat and evenly distribute a layer of shredded sharp cheddar cheese. Top with seasoned chicken, sautéed vegetables, then scatter Monterey Jack cheese. Cover with a second tortilla.
06 - Heat a clean skillet over medium heat. Carefully transfer the assembled quesadilla and cook for 3–4 minutes per side or until the tortillas are golden brown and cheeses have melted.
07 - Remove the quesadilla from the pan and allow it to rest for 2 minutes. Slice into wedges and serve immediately.

# Notes:

01 - Use room-temperature cheese for optimal melting. Avoid overstuffing tortillas to maintain structural integrity. Preheat the pan to ensure a crispy exterior.
02 - Pre-cooking chicken and vegetables in advance can reduce weeknight preparation times.

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