Chicken Avocado Quesadillas (Print-Friendly Version)
Juicy chicken, creamy avocado, cheese, and peppers folded in crisp tortillas make a fast, satisfying meal.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ For the chicken
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2 medium boneless skinless chicken breasts
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Kosher salt, to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
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1 small onion, finely chopped (approximately 75 grams)
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1 cup bell peppers, diced (any colour, approximately 150 grams)
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3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
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120 grams tomatoes, diced
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2 tablespoons fajita or taco seasoning
→ For the quesadillas
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4 medium flour tortillas
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1 avocado, seeded and sliced
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4 teaspoons low-fat sour cream
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60 grams low-fat mozzarella, Mexican blend or cheddar cheese, shredded
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Fresh lime juice, optional
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Minced cilantro, optional
# How to Make It:
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Preheat a heavy-bottomed pan over high heat. Season chicken breasts with kosher salt and black pepper. Add 1 teaspoon olive oil to the pan, then sear chicken breasts for 5–6 minutes per side until cooked through. Remove from the pan and allow to rest.
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In the same pan, add the remaining teaspoon olive oil. Sauté the onion, bell peppers, and garlic for 2–3 minutes until softened. Stir in diced tomatoes and fajita seasoning; cook for 2 minutes until the tomatoes soften. Dice the rested chicken and return to the pan, stirring to combine thoroughly with the vegetable mixture.
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Heat a clean pan over medium-high and brush with a little oil. Lay 2 tortillas in the pan. Spread 1 teaspoon sour cream on each, then layer with shredded cheese, sliced avocado, and the chicken mixture. Add a squeeze of lime juice and a sprinkle of cilantro if using. Fold each tortilla in half to create a half-moon shape.
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Cook each folded quesadilla for 2–3 minutes per side, or until the tortilla is golden and crisp and the cheese is melted. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
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Slice the quesadillas into wedges. Serve immediately with lime wedges, sour cream, salsa, or guacamole as desired.
# Extra Information:
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To prepare homemade fajita seasoning, combine 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder, and 0.5 teaspoon black pepper.