How to Make Margarita Chicken Quesadillas - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a quick and delicious meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering with friends, look no further than Margarita Chicken Quesadillas. This recipe takes all the flavors of a classic margarita cocktail and combines them with tender chicken, gooey cheese, and crispy tortillas, creating a mouthwatering dish that's sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.

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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

Information

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

  • 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

    812 cal.

    • Total Fat: 34g
    • Saturated Fat: 15g
    • Cholesterol: 88mg
    • Sodium: 1287mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 87g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 16g
    • Protein: 38g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 604mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 410mg