fiesta chicken quesadillas

Fajita Quesadillas

Take a quick trip to Mexico with quesadillas, perfect for last minute meals or party appetizers (they're the ultimate Cinco de Mayo treat). Whether it's steak or chicken fajitas you're making, these fajita quesadillas take the flavor up a notch with green and red peppers, on... Take a quick trip to Mexico with quesadillas, perfect for last minute meals or party appetizers (they're the ultimate Cinco de Mayo treat). Whether it's steak or chicken fajitas you're making, these fajita quesadillas take the flavor up a notch with green and red peppers, onions, and shredded cheddar cheese. Photo credit: Sommer Collier from A Spicy Perspective. Read More Read Less
10m
PREP TIME
20m
COOK TIME
344
CALORIES
8
INGREDIENTS

Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons oil, divided
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or boneless beef sirloin steak, cut into 1/2-inch strips
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium green or red bell pepper (or 1/2 of each), cut into thin strips
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 package McCormick® Fajita Seasoning Mix
  • 8 flour tortillas (8-inch)
  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided

INSTRUCTIONS

  • 1 Preheat oven to 350°F. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add meat; cook and stir 3 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove from skillet. In same skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Add onion and bell pepper; cook and stir 3 to 5 minutes. Return meat to skillet. Stir in water and Seasoning Mix. Cook and stir 3 minutes or until heated through.
  • 2 Divide filling among each of 4 flour tortillas on baking sheet. Sprinkle each with 1/2 cup cheese. Top each with second tortilla.
  • 3 Bake 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Cut into wedges. Serve with desired toppings.

TIPS AND TRICKS

Serving Suggestion: Serve with assorted toppings, such as salsa, sour cream, guacamole and chopped tomatoes.

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