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Chicken Fajita Quesadillas | Make-ahead Lunch for Large Families

Jamerrill Stewart
For a Mexican-style dinner that is sure to please the family, try these Chicken Fajita Quesadillas. You won't believe the flavor!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 boneless skinless chicken breast cooked and cubed
  • ¼ cup taco seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 medium bell peppers seeded and diced
  • 1 medium red onion seeded and diced
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 8.2 ounce packages fajita size flour tortillas
  • 2 to 3 cups shredded quesadilla cheese

Instructions
 

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  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Prepare a large baking sheet with aluminum foil and spritz with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a large (12 inch) skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil for 1 minute. 
  • Add bell peppers and onion to the skillet and cook until softened as desired.
  • Add chicken and taco seasoning to the skillet with water. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until the water has evaporated.
  • Place tortillas on the baking sheet. Sprinkle cheese over ½ of each tortilla. Then, sprinkle with chicken mixture and additional cheese. 
  • Fold the tortillas over and brush with melted butter.  
  • Cover the tortillas with another baking sheet.
  • Bake between the two pans for 15 minutes.  Remove the top pan and continue to bake for 8 minutes.