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Dad's Smoked Cheddar Fajita Quesadillas | lifemadesimplebakes.com
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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
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Dishes
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 quesadillas
Calories: 627kcal
Author: Andrea

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  • 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.

Nutrition

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