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Shredded Chicken Quesadillas

These Shredded Chicken Quesadillas are the perfect meal for busy weeknights! This recipe features juicy shredded chicken combined with sauteed red bell pepper and onions, topped with cheese and tucked away in a crispy tortilla.
Adjust Servings4

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • ½ medium yellow onion diced
  • ½ teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 package fajita seasoning
  • 1 ½ cup shredded cheese taco blend recommended
  • ½ cup water
  • 4 10- inch tortillas

Instructions

  • In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil, diced red bell peppers and onions, let sauté until they start to turn soft (7-9 minutes). Mix fajita seasoning and water in a bowl and add to skillet. Add shredded chicken and combine, bring to a simmer and turn off heat.
  • Take tortilla and place on top of shredded chicken mixture, slightly pressing down to allow for bottom side to become slightly moist. In a skillet over medium-low heat, place the moist side of the tortilla down and spread a thin layer of cheese on one half of the tortilla, add a layer of the shredded chicken mixture on top of the cheese. Fold the tortilla so that the folded edge is running down the center, press down lightly with a spatula and allow each side to cook until golden and crisp (usually around 1 minute). Repeat this step for each quesadilla.
  • Let the quesadillas rest for a few minutes to slightly cool then slice into three pie shaped wedges. Enjoy!

Notes

Taco seasoning can be substituted in place of fajita seasoning.
Use a hand mixer to shred your chicken fast and easily.
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