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!
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Ingredients
Fajita Seasoning:
1tablespoon+ 1 teaspoon chili powder
2teaspoonscumin
1 ½teaspoonpaprika
1 ½teaspoonscornstarch
1teaspoonkosher salt
1teaspoononion powder
½teaspoongarlic powder
1teaspoonsugar
½teaspoonseason salt
½teaspoonoregano
1cupchicken broth(or water)
For Chicken Fajita Mixture:
2tablespoonsolive oil
1large onion(thinly sliced)
3bell peppers(red, green, orange, or yellow, cut into strips)
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.