Margarita Chicken Quesadilla Recipe

Name: Margarita Chicken Quesadilla
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cups Tequila; 1/4 cups Lime Juice; 2 whole Small, Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts; 8 whole Flour Tortillas; 2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese; 1/4 cups Fresh Cilantro, Chopped; 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese (I Prefer Sharp Cheddar); 1 whole Tomato, Diced; 1 whole Avocado (peeled, Pitted And Sliced); Optional Garnishes: Sour Cream, Salsa, And/or Fresh Cilantro

Servings: persons

1/4 cups Tequila
1/4 cups Lime Juice
2 whole Small, Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
8 whole Flour Tortillas
2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
1/4 cups Fresh Cilantro, Chopped
2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese (I Prefer Sharp Cheddar)
1 whole Tomato, Diced
1 whole Avocado (peeled, Pitted And Sliced)
Optional Garnishes: Sour Cream, Salsa, And/or Fresh Cilantro

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Heat 2 tablespoons of tequila and 2 tablespoons of lime juice in a skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add chicken breasts, salt and pepper.
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Cook chicken breasts about 8 minutes on each side.
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Periodically add remaining tequila and lime juice to deglaze the pan and keep the chicken moist.
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Chicken is done when juices run clear and there is no longer any pink in the middle.
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Set chicken aside to cool.
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When chicken has cooled, use two forks to shred the chicken into small pieces.
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Place a tortilla on a large skillet and set your burner to medium heat.
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Spread 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella on the tortilla.
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Top with 1 tablespoon of chopped cilantro, a handful of shredded chicken, a few tablespoons of diced tomatoes and a few slices of avocado.
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Sprinkle 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese over the quesadilla and top with another tortilla.
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Cook the quesadilla over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until cheese is melted and tortillas are nice and crispy.
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Repeat with remaining ingredients to make four full quesadillas.
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Top with sour cream, salsa, and/or fresh cilantro.

1208

kcal

Calories

Fat

158

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cups Tequila, 1/4 cups Lime Juice, 2 whole Small, Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts, 8 whole Flour Tortillas, and more.

Yes, Margarita Chicken Quesadilla falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Margarita Chicken Quesadilla

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