The best of both worlds with this Tex-Mex must have of Chicken Fajita Quesadillas. It's extra good served with a quick and easy semi-homemade avocado ranch sauce.
Made with: Springer Mountain Farms Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
00:10 Prep |
00:15 Cook |
00:25 Total Time |
Ingredients
- 1 lb Springer Mountain Farms Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1 tablespoon olive oil plus more for pan frying
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, thin sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thin sliced
- 1 onion, thin sliced
- 8 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
Directions
- In a large bowl, toss together the chicken with 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1 tablespoon olive oil, lime juice, all spices, garlic and cilantro until evenly combined.
- In a large skillet, heat about 2 tablespoons of oil over medium high heat.
- Add the seasoned chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through, about 6 minutes. Remove chicken to a clean bowl.
- In the same skillet, add the peppers and onions and cook until softened and slightly browned.
- Add to the bowl with the chicken and mix until combined.
- Heat a non-stick large skillet over medium-low heat and add a small amount of oil to the skillet
- Place one of the flour tortillas in the warmed oil in the pan.
- Evenly sprinkle 1/4 cup shredded cheese on the tortilla, top with 1/4 of the chicken and pepper mixture and then add another 1/4 cup shredded cheese before topping with another flour tortilla.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until the outside is crispy and the cheese is all melted.
- Remove to cutting board to rest while repeating the assembly and heating of other the other quesadillas.
- Cut and serve with avocado ranch for dipping or drizzle over finished quesadilla triangles.