Chicken Quesadillas with Fruit Salsa

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Makes: 4 servings
Prep: 30 mins Marinate: 30 mins Chill: 2 hrs Bake: 350°F 8 mins Cook: 3 mins
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Chicken Quesadillas with Fruit Salsa
Ingredients
  • 1
    small papaya, peeled, seeded, and chopped
  • 2
    small nectarines, pitted and chopped
  • 2
    hot red or jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
  • 2
    tablespoons snipped cilantro or parsley
  • 2
    tablespoons lime juice
  • 2
    teaspoons honey
  • 4
    medium boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (12 ounces total)
  • 4
    green onions, thinly sliced (1/2 cup)
  • 6
    tablespoons lime or lemon juice
  • 1
    teaspoon finely shredded lime peel
  • 2
    tablespoons snipped cilantro or parsley
  • 2
    teaspoons honey
  • 1
    tablespoon cooking oil
  • 4
    8 inches flour tortillas
  • 1/2
    cup shredded Monterey jack or cheddar cheese (2 ounces)
Directions

1. For salsa, stir together the papaya, nectarine, hot red or jalapeno peppers, 2 tablespoons cilantro or parsley, 2 tablespoons lime juice, and 2 teaspoons honey in a medium bowl. Cover and chill in the refrigerator 2 to 6 hours.

2. Meanwhile, cut the chicken into 1-inch pieces. Place chicken and green onion in a plastic bag set in a deep mixing bowl. For marinade, in a small mixing bowl stir together the 6 tablespoons lime or lemon juice, the lime peel, 2 tablespoons cilantro or parsley, and 2 teaspoons honey. Pour over chicken and onion in the bag. Close bag and turn to coat well. Marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes or in the refrigerator for 2 hours, turning bag occasionally. Drain chicken and onion, and discard marinade. Remove salsa from the refrigerator; set aside.

3. Cook and stir chicken in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 3 to 4 minutes or until no pink remains.

4. Place tortillas on a baking sheet. Layer one side of tortillas with half of salsa and all of the chicken and cheese. Fold plain halves over filled halves. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden. Top with remaining salsa. Makes 4 servings.

From the Test Kitchen
  • Tip Menu Suggestion:Make it a meal with greens salad and custard drizzled with caramel sauce.
Nutrition Facts (Chicken Quesadillas with Fruit Salsa)
  • Servings Per Recipe 4,
  • Calories 373,
  • Protein (gm) 23,
  • Carbohydrate (gm) 35,
  • Fat, total (gm) 16,
  • Cholesterol (mg) 57,
  • Saturated fat (gm) 5,
  • Dietary Fiber, total (gm) 2,
  • Vitamin A (IU) 923,
  • Vitamin C (mg) 48,
  • Sodium (mg) 239,
  • Calcium (DV %) 131,
  • Iron (DV %) 2,
  • Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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