Chicken Quesadillas with Papaya Salsa
Recipe from
Better Homes and Gardens
Serve the spicy-sweet mix of papaya, nectarine, jalapeno pepper, and cilantro with lime-marinated chicken breasts halves in this baked quesadilla recipe.

Ingredients
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1/2 of a smallpapaya, peeled, seeded, and choppedsee savings

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1 smallnectarine, pitted and choppedsee savings

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1hot red or jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely choppedsee savings

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1 tablespoonsnipped cilantro or parsleysee savings

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1/2 teaspoonfinely shredded lime peel (set aside)see savings

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1 tablespoonlime juicesee savings

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1 teaspoonhoneysee savings

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2 mediumboneless, skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces total)see savings

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2green onions, thinly sliced (1/4 cup)see savings

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3 tablespoonslime or lemon juicesee savings

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1 tablespoonsnipped cilantro or parsleysee savings

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1 teaspoonhoneysee savings

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1 tablespooncooking oilsee savings

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2 8-inchflour tortillassee savings

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1/4 cupshredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese (1 ounce)see savings

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Directions
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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