Chicken Quesadillas with Papaya Salsa

Serve the spicy-sweet mix of papaya, nectarine, jalapeno pepper, and cilantro with lime-marinated chicken breasts halves in this baked quesadilla recipe.


Chicken Quesadillas with Papaya Salsa

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Servings: 2 servings
Prep Time: 35 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 16 mins

 
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Ingredients
  • 1/2 of a small
    papaya, peeled, seeded, and chopped
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  • 1 small
    nectarine, pitted and chopped
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  • hot red or jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
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  • 1 tablespoon
    snipped cilantro or parsley
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  • 1/2 teaspoon
    finely shredded lime peel (set aside)
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  • 1 tablespoon
    lime juice
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  • 1 teaspoon
    honey
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  • 2 medium
    boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces total)
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  • green onions, thinly sliced (1/4 cup)
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  • 3 tablespoons
    lime or lemon juice
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  • 1 tablespoon
    snipped cilantro or parsley
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  • 1 teaspoon
    honey
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  • 1 tablespoon
    cooking oil
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  • 2 8-inch
    flour tortillas
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  • 1/4 cup
    shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese (1 ounce)
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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.

Menu Idea
Feature this fresh-tasting Mexican meal with nectarine slices and frozen margaritas.

Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 420, Total Fat 17 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Cholesterol 66 mg, Sodium 326 mg, Carbohydrate 43 g, Protein 27 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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