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Grilled Chicken Quesadillas Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/3 cup lime juice
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp dried or 1 tbsp minced fresh marjoram
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 1/2 lb skinned and boned chicken breasts
12 (6-inch) flour tortillas
cilantro-pecan pesto
1 cup (4 oz) shredded mexican four-cheese blend
toppings: salsa picante , sour cream , chopped cilantro

Directions:

Combine first 5 ingredients in a shallow dish or zip-top freezer bag; add chicken. Cover or seal, and chill 2 hours. Remove chicken from marinade, discarding marinade.
Grill chicken, covered with grill lid, over medium-high heat (350° to 400°) 4 minutes on each side or until done. Cut chicken into thin strips.
Top 1 side of 6 tortillas evenly with Cilantro-Pecan Pesto, cheese, and chicken. Top with remaining tortillas.
Cook quesadillas in a lightly greased skillet or griddle over medium-high heat (350°) 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until browned. Cut each quesadilla into quarters. Serve with desired toppings.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	2649.39 Kcal (11092 kJ)
Calories from fat	1111.08 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	123.45g	190%
Cholesterol	418.23mg	139%
Sodium	5324.48mg	222%
Potassium	669.88mg	14%
Total Carbs	224.2g	75%
Sugars	1.95g	8%
Dietary Fiber	12.58g	50%
Protein	162.15g	324%
Vitamin C	24.6mg	41%
Iron	13mg	72%
Calcium	383.3mg	38%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	218.96 Kcal (917 kJ)
Calories from fat	91.83 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.2g	190%
Cholesterol	34.57mg	139%
Sodium	440.05mg	222%
Potassium	55.36mg	14%
Total Carbs	18.53g	75%
Sugars	0.16g	8%
Dietary Fiber	1.04g	50%
Protein	13.4g	324%
Vitamin C	2mg	41%
Iron	1.1mg	72%
Calcium	31.7mg	38%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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