Margarita Chicken Quesadillas

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

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
• 8 (10 inch) flour tortillas
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 cup bottled margarita mix

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.