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    Home » Recipes » appetizer

    Fajita Quesadillas

    10 mins | Yield 4 | June 12, 2013 | Updated: January 4, 2019 by Kita | This post includes affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Need a quick and easy meal, snack or appetizer that tastes amazing? Try these Fajita Quesadillas anytime!

    Fajita Quesadillas | Kita Roberts GirlCarnivore.com

    Sometimes being an adult means eating whatever the heck you want. Klondike bar and a handful of peanut M&M’s. Yeah, that’s supper. And sometimes it means scrounging through the fridge to use up that extra chicken and produce from the weekend because you are too cheap to let those last few scraps go to waste. I am that cheap. And we had company coming. Way to make an impression, right?

    So this quick fix fajita was born of leftover chicken chunks, veggies, and the last remaining drips of baja seasoning. With some tortilla chips, salsa and quick (like melt that Velveta in the microwave quick) it was a dinner to feed some hungry men. Paper towels fell victim and fingers were licked. No one complained about my less than stellar menu.

    Some nights, I call that a win.

    Fajita Quesadillas | Kita Roberts GirlCarnivore.com

     

    Fajita Quesadillas | Kita Roberts GirlCarnivore.com
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    Fajita Quesadillas

    It's quick, it's messy, but its damned delicious.
    Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Author: Kita Roberts
    Cook Time10 mins
    Total Time10 mins
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 200kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1 tbs olive oil
    • ½ red pepper diced
    • ½ yellow pepper diced
    • ¼ onion diced
    • 1 lbs leftover cooked chicken chopped
    • 1 packet fajita seasoning
    • ⅓ cup water
    • dash of oregano
    • dash of red pepper flakes
    • ½ teas cumin
    • 2 tbs Baja Chipotle Marinade
    • 6 to rtillas
    • ⅓ cup shredded cheese
    • sour cream and salsa for toppings

    Instructions

    • In a large skillet over medium heat, swirl the olive oil to coat the pan. Add the peppers and onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the chopped chicken and heat through. Add the seasoning, water, spaces, and marinade and stir to coat. Lower heat to a simmer and mix until all liquid is almost absorbed.
    • Meanwhile, preheat panani press, grill, or another skillet to make the quesadillas in. Spray the surface with a quick burst of cooking spray and lay a tortilla on in. Spoon in chicken mixture and top with cheese and another tortilla. Press. Cook until tortilla is golden brown and cheese is melted, flipping if needed (if using a panini press don't flip. That would be silly.)
    • Carefully transfer to a cutting board and, using a pizza cutter, slice and serve with desired fixings.
    • Get messy and enjoy.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Fajita Quesadillas
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 200 Calories from Fat 117
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 13g20%
    Saturated Fat 4g25%
    Cholesterol 48mg16%
    Sodium 238mg10%
    Potassium 175mg5%
    Carbohydrates 5g2%
    Sugar 3g3%
    Protein 13g26%
    Vitamin A 635IU13%
    Vitamin C 47.7mg58%
    Calcium 57mg6%
    Iron 0.8mg4%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Nutrition information provided is an estimate. For specific health concerns, please put the recipe into your Dr recommended nutrition calculator.
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    Comments

    1. Tieghan says

      June 12, 2013 at 9:42 am

      Love this! So my kind of quesadilla!

      Reply
    2. Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says

      June 12, 2013 at 10:11 am

      I am right there with you with using up every last bit of scrap ingredients and leftovers. It’s not cheap, it’s resourceful!

      Reply
    3. The Mom Chef ~ Taking on Magazines One Recipe at a Time says

      June 12, 2013 at 11:31 am

      My, oh my. This looks so good that I might just have to make the leftovers so I can pull it together. 🙂

      Reply
    4. Julia says

      June 12, 2013 at 5:55 pm

      I’d probably eat anything you put in front of me. Not because I’m a pig (although, if it quacks like a duck…) but because you don’t make crap. Do you love my backhanded compliment? I know you do 😉

      Reply
    5. Deb says

      June 23, 2013 at 8:41 am

      The best recipes are often the result of making do with whatever is on hand. Great job, Girl!

      Reply

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