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Chicken Fajita Quesadillas

Tortillas that are crispy and golden and filled with canned chicken as well as sautéed onions and peppers, and a ton of melted cheese.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 quesadillas

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cans canned chicken drained
  • 1 tbsp fajita seasoning
  • 1 bell pepper sliced
  • 1/2 onion sliced
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 4 large flour tortillas

Method
 

  1. In a skillet, saute the bell pepper and onion until softened.
  2. Add the drained chicken and fajita seasoning, stirring to coat and warm through.
  3. Lay a tortilla in a clean skillet and sprinkle with cheese.
  4. Add the chicken-veggie mixture and more cheese, then top with a second tortilla.
  5. Cook until golden, then flip and cook the other side until crispy.
  6. Slice into wedges and serve with salsa.

Notes

Press down gently with a spatula so the cheese glues everything together.