Margarita Chicken Quesadillas

Margarita Chicken Quesadillas

Margarita mix makes the chicken in these baked quesadillas fantastic! Cut into quarters to serve.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Yield:
4 quesadillas
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1 cup bottled margarita mix
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves – cut into bite-size pieces
  • 8 (10 inch) flour tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2
Stir margarita mix, lemon juice, lime juice, and garlic powder together in a large bowl.

Step 3
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir chicken in the hot oil until no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain excess oil from chicken. Pour margarita mixture into the skillet with chicken; simmer until most of margarita mixture is evaporated, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer and drain chicken to a paper towel-lined plate.

Step 4
Layer 4 tortillas with chicken, Cheddar cheese, and Monterey Jack cheese; top with remaining 4 tortillas. Place the prepared quesadillas, 1 or 2 at a time, on a large baking sheet.

Step 5
Bake quesadillas in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 15 minutes. Repeat with remaining quesadillas; cut into quarters to serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

812
Calories
34g
Fat
87g
Carbs
38g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 812
% Daily Value *
Total Fat34g 43%
Saturated Fat15g 75%
Cholesterol88mg 29%
Sodium1287mg 56%
Total Carbohydrate87g 32%
Dietary Fiber5g 16%
Total Sugars16g
Protein38g
Vitamin C6mg 31%
Calcium604mg 46%
Iron6mg 31%
Potassium410mg 9%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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