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Margarita Chicken Quesadillas Recipe
Margarita chicken quesadillas feature fantastic chicken marinated in margarita mix that creates incredibly flavorful baked quesadillas perfect for entertaining when cut into quarters. This unique marinade approach infuses chicken with citrusy, slightly sweet flavors that complement cheese and tortillas beautifully. The margarita mix adds distinctive taste while the baking method ensures even cooking and melted cheese throughout, creating crowd-pleasing results ideal for parties.
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
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 quesadillas
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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
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Stir margarita mix, lemon juice, lime juice, and garlic powder together in a large bowl.
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.
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.
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 |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 812 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 34g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol 88mg | 29% |
| Sodium 1287mg | 56% |
| Total Carbohydrate 87g | 32% |
| Dietary Fiber 5g | 16% |
| Total Sugars 16g | |
| Protein 38g | 76% |
| Vitamin C 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium 604mg | 46% |
| Iron 6mg | 31% |
| Potassium 410mg | 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.
