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.

Prep Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 16 mins
Servings:
2 servings
Ingredients
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1/2 of a small papaya, peeled, seeded, and chopped
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1 small nectarine, pitted and chopped
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1 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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2 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)
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
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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