Margarita Chicken Quesadillas Recipe

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Margarita Chicken Quesadillas
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  1. Place chicken in a large resealable plastic bag; add limeade concentrate. Seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight.
  2. In a large skillet, saute the onion and sweet peppers in oil until tender; season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  3. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack. Drain and discard marinade. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. Cut chicken into 1/4-in. strips; set aside.
  4. On one half of each tortilla, layer Monterey Jack cheese, chicken, pepper mixture and cheddar cheese; fold over. Place quesadillas on a baking sheet. Combine butter and lime juice; brush over tortillas. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  5. Cut each quesadilla into 4 wedges. Sprinkle with cilantro; serve with lime wedges if desired. Yield: 16 wedges.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 89.57 Kcal (375 kJ)
Calories from fat 46.18 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.13g 8%
Cholesterol 12.48mg 4%
Sodium 124.94mg 5%
Potassium 71.29mg 2%
Total Carbs 7.53g 3%
Sugars 2.23g 9%
Dietary Fiber 0.59g 2%
Protein 3.55g 7%
Vitamin C 10.8mg 18%
Iron 0.3mg 1%
Calcium 33.2mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 167.65 Kcal (702 kJ)
Calories from fat 86.44 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.6g 8%
Cholesterol 23.36mg 4%
Sodium 233.86mg 5%
Potassium 133.44mg 2%
Total Carbs 14.09g 3%
Sugars 4.18g 9%
Dietary Fiber 1.1g 2%
Protein 6.64g 7%
Vitamin C 20.2mg 18%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 1%
Iron 0.5mg 1%
Calcium 62.1mg 3%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.1
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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