Smoked Cheddar Fajita Quesadilla Recipe
Dad's smoked cheddar fajita quesadillas are a flavorful and filling spin on a classic. They're loaded with peppers, onion, black beans, chicken, and of course, cheese!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Appetizer, Main Dishes
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 quesadillas
Calories: 627kcal
- 1 1/2 tbsp. olive avocado or canola oil, divided
- 1 green bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1/2 yellow onion thinly sliced
- 4 8-inch flour tortillas
- 1 c. grated smoked cheddar* cheddar cheese may be substituted
- 1 c. grated pepper jack or monterey jack
- 3/4 c. black beans rinsed
- 1 c. seasoned rotisserie chicken* Substitute grilled chicken, or oven roasted chicken, pulled
In a medium skillet set over medium heat, add the 1 tablespoon of oil. When the oil is hot, add the pepper and onion. Saute until tender, about 8-10 minutes. You may need to add a little water to prevent them from drying out and burning.
Remove from skillet and set aside. Wipe skillet out and add remaining oil. Fold tortillas in half. Place two in the pan side by side, folded edges about 1 inch apart. Stuff with cheese, peppers, onion, black beans and chicken.
Cook on both sides until the tortilla is golden brown and the cheese is melty. Serve with salsa, guacamole and/or sour cream, if desired.
Serving: 4serving | Calories: 627kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 115mg | Sodium: 978mg | Potassium: 384mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1182IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 920mg | Iron: 3mg