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Fajita Quesadillas

Fajita Quesadillas

Fajita quesadillas are a fast, family‑friendly weeknight win because they turn simple ingredients into a melty, flavorful meal with almost no fuss.
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Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5-2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs *or sliced steak*
  • 2 large bell peppers, sliced
  • 2 onions, sliced
  • Tajin to taste (or similar seasoning)
  • 3-4 cups shredded cheddar or Monterey jack cheese
  • 8 xl or burrito size tortillas
  • Toppings of choice: guacamole, salsa, sour cream

Equipment

  • 1 griddle or griddle pan

Method
 

  1. On a griddle or griddle pan, put a drizzle of oil and cook bell peppers and onions. Season with Tajin to taste, add around 1/4-1/2 cup of water and cover with lid or dome to let them soften.
  2. While these cook, season chicken liberally with Tajin or similar seasoning and sear on griddle on griddle pan until all slices are cooked through, around 10-15 minutes. Check on the peppers and onions and add water as needed. Once the chicken is cooked through and the veggies are soft, remove everything from the heat.
    3. These also work great with sliced steak, using the same method!
  3. To a griddle/griddle pan on low heat, place a row of tortillas. Put a layer of cheese, a generous scoop of the chicken and veggies, and top with more cheese. Close tortilla and lightly brown, flipping once. When lightly browned and cheese is melty, remove from heat. Repeat until all tortillas are filled.
    4. For those who don't like peppers and onions, just make a chicken and cheese quesadilla- no extra work!
  4. To serve, slice into 4 triangles and apply toppings of choice. Serve with chips and salsa or guac!