I think everyone has days where they simply don’t have the time or energy to cook a big meal, but they still want to set something on the table for the family that does not involve a take-out menu and a telephone.
Fajita Quesadillas are the perfect meal for a night like that, whether it was a chaotic work day or a fun-filled weekend…supper is ready!
This post is sponsored by McCormick. All opinions are my own.
Today the Sunday Supper team is teaming up with McCormick to bring you quick and delicious recipes featuring McCormick’s new Skillet Sauces. The Skillet Sauces come in 7 different varieties to choose from. Each variation includes a recipe using basic ingredients and the pouch has everything you need to create a sizzling skillet of flavor to satisfy the family!
I will be using the Fajita with roasted chili, garlic & lime to make you these simply delicious quesadillas.
To begin, cut a red bell pepper and medium onion into strips.
Cut a pound of boneless, skinless chicken breasts into thin strips.
In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of coconut oil over medium high heat and toss in the chicken strips. Cook until the chicken begins to get golden around the edges, turn it over and cook on the other side. This will take about 8 minutes, depending on the heat.
Toss in the onion & pepper strips and cook for 3 minutes.
Pour in the contents of the McCormick skillet sauce packet.
Reduce the heat to low, stir, and simmer for about 3 minutes or until the onion & pepper are just tender.
Spoon some of the chicken mixture onto a flour tortilla. Top with shredded colby-jack cheese and some guacamole. Now you can serve these just like this as a fajita, but I love a crispy tortilla so I added the step of turning this into a quesadilla.
Fold the tortilla over and place it in a panini press. Cook it in the press for 1-2 minutes or until the tortilla is crisped and golden.
Cut into wedges and serve with some sour cream.
Enjoy!
McCormick has been bringing flavor to the table for nearly 125 years, so who better to bring you the seasoning blends that you need to make your quick supper…super!?
Find ways to put the Skillet Sauces to work for you by checking out the Sunday Supper recipes below, and by visiting the McCormick’s Easy Skillet Dinners Pinterest Board.
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Fajita Quesadillas
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 onion
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 Tb coconut oil
- 1 package, 6 oz McCormick's Fajita with Roasted Chili, Garlic & Lime Skillet Sauce
- 6 flour tortillas
- 6 oz. Colby-jack cheese, shredded
- 1 cup guacamole
- 1 cup sour cream
Instructions
- To begin, cut the red bell pepper and onion into strips.
- Cut the chicken breasts into thin strips.
- In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of coconut oil over medium high heat and toss in the chicken strips. Cook until the chicken begins to get golden around the edges, turn it over and cook on the other side. This will take about 8 minutes, depending on the heat.
- Toss in the onion & pepper strips and cook for 3 minutes.
- Pour in the contents of the McCormick Skillet Sauce packet. Reduce the heat to low, stir and simmer for about 3 minutes or until the onion & pepper are just tender.
- Spoon some of the chicken mixture onto a tortilla. Top with shredded colby-jack cheese and some guacamole. You can serve these just like this as a fajita, but I love a crispy tortilla so I added the step of turning this into a quesadilla.
- Fold the tortilla over and place it in a panini press. Cook it in the press for 1-2 minutes or until the tortilla is crisped and golden.
- Cut into wedges and serve with some sour cream.
Enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutritional information is auto-generated and the accuracy is not guaranteed.
My family would LOVE this! They are all crazy about fajitas AND quesadillas!!!
I usually make my quesadillas in a skillet or flat griddle, but look how nice the grill marks are when you use your panini maker! Must do it YOUR way!
The press does it so quickly and easily – I love it :)
Quesadillas are our “I don’t feel like cooking” go-to, too!
Constancee, I love these fajita quesadillas!!! and you’re right! These skillet sauces are perfect for those nights where you don’t have the time or energy to cook a big meal, but you still want something delicious. . we loved all the skillet sauces!!
We are a quesadilla loving family so these would disappear pretty dang fast in my house!!
Using a panini press is genius!
I use mine for all sorts of things!
I can’t even tell you how fast these would disappear in my house!
Oh goodness these look so good. My mouth is watering and I need to go to bed! Perfection in a tortilla!
Looking forward to trying this fantastic recipe. You make it look so good!
Thank you Isabel!
I adore quesadillas, so this dish is perfect for me! Yum!
Looks great! All these recipes are proof at how versatile these sauces are! Hope all is well!
These would be devoured in our house!
What a great video! I need that plate of quesadillas…bad!
Thank you Constance for the nice recipe. Have a fun Sunday.
These are perfect for game night or any night!
We could eat fajitas every night at our house. This looks terrific!!
You can’t go wrong with anything fajitas!! Looks delicious!
I feel like I am saying this for everyones’ recipes but seriously I could eat Fajita Quesadillas every day!! I love this!
I always forget about making quesadillas! Easy, quick and SO tasty! I need to add your fajita version to my menu ASAP!!!
You combined two of my favorites here! Can’t wait to give this a try.