Dinner for 7
Chicken Fajita Quesadillas
$8.35for 420 minServes 7
Chicken, peppers, onion, corn, salsa, and two cheeses fill flour tortillas cooked in a skillet until golden.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Chicken breast, 1 lb$3.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $3.49Typical price |
 | Onions, 0.2 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.26Typical price |
 | Bell peppers, 0.3 lb$2.49/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.70Typical price |
 | Salsa, 2.25 oz$0.14/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $0.30Typical price |
 | Corn kernels, 7.5 oz$0.09/oz typical | 7.5 oz | $0.67Typical price |
 | Mozzarella, 8 oz$0.30/oz typical | 8 oz | $2.40Typical price |
 | Swiss, 12 oz$0.40/oz typical | 12 oz | $4.80Typical price |
 | Tortillas, 6$0.30 each typical | 6 | $1.80Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $14.61 | ||
Swaps
- Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap mozzarella for cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price
- Swap tortillas for pitaabout $0.25/each more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oil
Not included in the cost.
- 20 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 7servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
MexicanHigh-proteinKid-friendlyBudgetFamilyDinnersLunchesBack to school
$2.09 per serving$8.35 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 lb cooked/seasoned fajita chicken
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 yellow onion
- 1/2 small red bell pepper
- 1/2 small yellow bell pepper
- 4 tbsp salsa
- 1/2 can (15 oz) fire-roasted corn
- 8 oz mozzarella cheese
- 12 oz pepperjack cheese
- 6 large flour tortillas
Steps
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the onion and bell peppers for 5 minutes, until softened.
- Stir in the chicken, corn, and salsa, then cook for 3 minutes.
- Spread cheese over half of each tortilla and top with the chicken mixture.
- Fold the tortillas closed and cook them in batches for 2 minutes per side, until golden and melted.
- Check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 165 F before serving.
- Cut the quesadillas into wedges and serve.
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