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Rotisserie Chicken Fajita Quesadillas

Rotisserie Chicken Fajita Quesadillas

4.77 from 13 votes
Rotisserie Chicken Fajita Quesadillas are easy to make and packed full of flavor. The quesadillas are crispy on the outside and filled with the best chicken fajita mixture and melty cheese. This recipe is perfect for dinner or for a crowd!

Ingredients
 

Fajita Seasoning:

  • 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 1 ½ teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon season salt
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • 1 cup chicken broth (or water)

For Chicken Fajita Mixture:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion (thinly sliced)
  • 3 bell peppers (red, green, orange, or yellow, cut into strips)
  • 4 cups rotisserie chicken (~1 ½ pounds, shredded)
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice

For Quesadillas:

  • 12-14 tortillas
  • *6-7 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, pepper jack, etc.)
  • butter
  • kosher salt
  • Serve with guacamole (avocados, cilantro, sour cream, salsa, pico de gallo, etc.)

Instructions
 

  • SEASONINGS:Place all the seasonings in a bowl: chili powder, cumin, paprika, cornstarch, kosher
    salt, onion powder, garlic powder, sugar, season salt, and oregano. Mix seasonings. Stir in the ¾ chicken broth (or water). Set aside.

CHICKEN FAJITA MIXTURE:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion
    and sauté until brown but not done cooking, about 4 minutes, then add the sliced bell peppers. Cook for another 4 minutes, until the onions, are softened, and peppers are tender but still a little crisp.
  • Add in the shredded chicken. Give the seasoning mixture another stir and mix in. Add the lime juice. Once most of the liquid has cooked off, turn off the stovetop. (Note, if the mixture seems dry you can add a little more chicken broth/water.) Taste the filling to see if you want more salt or other seasonings. Set aside.

ASSEMBLING THE QUESADILLAS:

  • Spread cheese on ½ of each tortilla (about 3-4 tablespoons), top with chicken fajita
    mixture (about 1/4 - 1/3 cup), then top with more cheese (about 3-4) tablespoons, and then fold the tortilla over to close.
  • Heat a 12-inch nonstick skillet, (or a griddle) over medium heat. Add butter (or you
    can use oil) to the pan and a sprinkle of kosher salt. Cook the quesadillas on
    one side until golden, adjusting heat if needed. Use a spatula to press the
    quesadillas to flatten them. (Or you can set a pan/cast iron pan on top of the
    quesadilla for about a minute to help flatten it and help the cheese melt
    evenly.) Carefully flip the quesadillas with the spatula. and cook on the other
    side until the tortilla is golden and the filling and cheese are hot and melted.
    Remove from heat and repeat until all the quesadillas are cooked. (If desired,
    when you remove it from the heat, you can sprinkle with a touch more kosher
    salt.)
  • Cut the quesadillas and serve while the quesadillas are still warm along with your
    favorite toppings.

Notes

*The amount of cheese you’ll need will vary depending on how cheesy you like your
quesadillas. I used a mix of cheddar cheese and Chihuahua cheese (Mexican-style
quesadilla cheese for melting.)
(You can keep the quesadillas warm on a baking sheet in an oven set to 200 degrees F, until ready to serve.)

The nutrition facts provided are calculated using a third-party tool and are estimates only. Actual nutritional content may vary based on the ingredients and brands you use, as well as portion sizes. For accurate results, please consult a registered dietitian or nutritionist.