Chicken simmered in margarita mix and layered with Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese make these quesadillas extra special.
Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Calories
812 Calories
Recipe Instructions
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.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 tablespoon garlic powder
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into bite-size pieces
