Chicken Quesadillas with Papaya Salsa



Chicken Quesadillas with Papaya Salsa
Makes: 2 servings
Prep: 35 mins Marinate: 30 mins Bake: 350°F 8 mins Cook: 3 mins
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Chicken Quesadillas with Papaya Salsa
Ingredients
  • 1/2
    of a small papaya, peeled, seeded, and chopped
  • 1
    small nectarine, pitted and chopped
  • 1
    hot red or jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1
    tablespoon snipped cilantro or parsley
  • 1/2
    teaspoon finely shredded lime peel (set aside)
  • 1
    tablespoon lime juice
  • 1
    teaspoon honey
  • 2
    medium boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces total)
  • 2
    green onions, thinly sliced (1/4 cup)
  • 3
    tablespoons lime or lemon juice
  • 1
    tablespoon snipped cilantro or parsley
  • 1
    teaspoon honey
  • 1
    tablespoon cooking oil
  • 2
    8 inches flour tortillas
  • 1/4
    cup shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese (1 ounce)
Directions

1. For salsa, in a bowl stir together the papaya, nectarine, hot red or jalapeno pepper, cilantro or parsley, 1 tablespoon lime juice, and 1 teaspoon honey. Cover and chill thoroughly.

2. Meanwhile, rinse the chicken and pat dry. Cut into 1-inch pieces. Place chicken and green onions in a plastic bag set in a deep mixing bowl. For marinade, in a bowl stir together the 1/2 teaspoon lime peel, 3 tablespoons lime juice, 1 tablespoon cilantro or parsley, and 1 teaspoon honey. Pour over chicken and onions 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 discard marinade. Remove salsa from the refrigerator; set aside.

3. In a medium skillet cook chicken in hot oil over medium-high heat for 3 to 4 minutes or until no pink remains, stirring constantly.

4. On a baking sheet, layer half of each tortilla with one-fourth of salsa and half of chicken and cheese. Fold plain halves over filled halves. Bake in a 350 degree F oven 8 to 10 minutes or until golden. Top with remaining salsa. Serves 2.

From the Test Kitchen
  • Tip Menu Idea:Feature this fresh-tasting Mexican meal with nectarine slices and frozen margaritas.
Nutrition Facts (Chicken Quesadillas with Papaya Salsa)
  • Servings Per Recipe 2,
  • Calories 420,
  • Protein (gm) 27,
  • Carbohydrate (gm) 43,
  • Fat, total (gm) 17,
  • Cholesterol (mg) 66,
  • Saturated fat (gm) 5,
  • Sodium (mg) 326,
  • Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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