Chicken Quesadillas

This chicken quesadilla recipe is great to make for parties. Zesty chicken, cooked peppers, and melted cheese are a delightful combination. Cut into wedges and serve with sour cream and salsa.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 244 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 red bell peppers, chopped
• 10 (10 inch) flour tortillas
• 1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoon bacon bits
• 1 (8 ounce) package shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 2 green bell peppers, chopped
• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, diced
• 1 (1.27 ounce) packet fajita seasoning

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Preheat the broiler. Grease a baking sheet.

Step 3

Toss chicken with fajita seasoning, then spread onto the baking sheet. Place under the broiler and cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in bell peppers, onion, and broiled chicken. Cook and stir until vegetables have softened, about 10 minutes.

Step 5

Layer half of each tortilla with chicken and vegetable mixture, Cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and bacon bits. Fold tortillas in half and place onto a baking sheet.

Step 6

Bake quesadillas in the preheated oven until cheeses have melted, about 10 minutes.

Step 7

Cut each quesadilla into 4 wedges and serve.