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Poblano Chicken Fajita Quesadillas recipe

Poblano Chicken Fajita Quesadillas are packed with tender chicken, onions, smoky poblano peppers, and melty cheese. The poblano adds mild, rich flavor that makes these quesadillas unforgettable!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: chicken quesadillas, fajita quesadillas
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 399kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb fajita chicken
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • ½ c Monterey Jack cheese
  • ½ c sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 tbsps unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsps sour cream
  • ¼ c poblano pepper
  • ¼ c yellow onion
  • ½-1 tsp seasoned salt

Instructions

  • In a skillet, sauté your chicken and veggies in cooking spray.
  • Spread butter on one side of your tortilla and sour cream on the other side. 
  • On the sour cream side, layer your chicken, cheese, onions, and peppers. 
  • Place the second tortilla on top. 
  • Spray your skillet with cooking oil and cook until brown/tortilla starts to become crispy. 
  • Flip and repeat!
  • Remove the quesadilla from the skillet and allow to cool for a few minutes before cutting as desired.

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Notes

Serve with sour cream and salsa. Refried beans and Mexican rice are also great side dishes to eat with the quesadilla. 

Nutrition

Calories: 399kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 118mg | Sodium: 823mg | Potassium: 520mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 531IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 266mg | Iron: 2mg