Citrus-Lime Chicken Quesadillas
Citrus-Lime Chicken Quesadillas balance tangy margarita mix with bright lemon and lime, soaking into tender chicken and melting into a duo of Cheddar and Monterey Jack. Each bite is cheesy and vibrant with a gentle garlic finish, perfect for game night, casual dinners, or sharing with friends.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Citrus-Lime Chicken Quesadillas, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 2 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 49 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 13
- Heart Health
- 42
- Metabolic
- 21
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 38
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
In a large bowl, stir together the margarita mix, lemon juice, lime juice, and garlic powder.
- 3
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the chicken in the hot oil until it is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain any excess oil from the chicken. Pour the margarita mixture into the skillet with the chicken; simmer until most of the mixture has evaporated, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a paper towel-lined plate and drain.
- 4
Layer 4 tortillas with the chicken, Cheddar cheese, and Monterey Jack cheese; top with the remaining 4 tortillas. Place the prepared quesadillas, 1 or 2 at a time, on a large baking sheet.
- 5
Bake the quesadillas in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted, about 15 minutes. Repeat with the remaining quesadillas; cut into quarters to serve.
- Calories 833.19 kcal High 42%
- Protein 46.8 g Good Source 94%
- Carbohydrate 73.25 g 27%
- Total Fat 40.35 g High 52%
- Saturated Fat 18.3 g High 92%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 155.76 mg High 52%
- Sodium 1663.06 mg High 72%
- Dietary Fiber 2.2 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 11.78 g --
- Added Sugars 2.16 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 813.15 mg Good Source 63%
- Iron 5.1 mg Good Source 28%
- Potassium 549.0 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 0.15 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 2.2 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.5 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Citrus Lime Chicken Quesadillas is made with 9 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Flour Tortilla, Garlic Powder, Lemon Juice, and Lime Juice. Each serving provides about 833.19 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Citrus-Lime Chicken Quesadillas made of?
- The main ingredients are Flour Tortilla, Garlic Powder, Lemon Juice, Lime Juice, Margarita Mix. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Citrus-Lime Chicken Quesadillas?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 833.19 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Citrus-Lime Chicken Quesadillas easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Citrus-Lime Chicken Quesadillas healthy?
- Citrus-Lime Chicken Quesadillas has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 833.19 calories and 46.8 g of protein, or 94% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1663.06 mg (72% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 18.3 g (92% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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