Description
Cilantro Lime Chicken Quesadillas are a delightful fusion of tender chicken, zesty lime, and fresh cilantro, all enveloped in a golden, crispy tortilla. This dish not only tantalizes your taste buds with vibrant flavors but also brings friends and family together for unforgettable moments. Perfect for game nights or casual dinners, these quesadillas are sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 lb)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, cumin, and chili powder; marinate for 15 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add chicken; cook for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove chicken from the skillet and let rest before chopping it finely.
- In a bowl, mix chopped chicken with cilantro and lime juice.
- Assemble quesadillas by layering cheese and the chicken mixture on one half of each tortilla. Fold over.
- Cook each quesadilla in the skillet for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Slice into wedges and serve warm with salsa or guacamole.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (150g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg