Grilled Chicken Quesadillas Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/2 cup lime juice
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp minced fresh marjoram
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
12 (6 inch) flour tortillas
1 cup shredded cheese
salsa
picante sauce
sour cream
chopped cilantro
1 1/2 cups fresh cilantro leaves
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 cup olive oil, divided
2 tbsp pecans, chopped
2 tbsp pine nuts
1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese

Directions:

Quesadillas:.
Combine first 5 ingredients in a shallow dish or zip top freezer bag; add chicken. Cover or seal, and chill 2 hours. Remove chicken frommarinade, discard marinade.
Grill chicken , covered with grill lid, over medium-high heat, 4 minutes on each side or until done. Cut chicken into thin strips.
Top 1 side of 6 tortillas evenly with Cilantro-Pecan Pesto, cheese, and chicken. Top with remaining tortillas.
Cook quesadillas in a lightly grease skillet or griddle over medium-high heat 2-3 minutes on each side or until browned. Cut each quesadilla into quarters.Serve with desired toppings.
Cilantro-Pecan Pesto:.
Process cilantro, garlic, and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a food processor untila rough paste forms. Add pecans, pine nuts, and cheese, and process until blended, stopping to scrape down sides.With processor running, pour remaining oil through chute in a slow steady stream, process until smooth. Cover and chill upto 5 days or freeze up to 1 month. 3/4 cup.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	664.3 Kcal (2781 kJ)
Calories from fat	372.07 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	41.34g	64%
Cholesterol	78.88mg	26%
Sodium	1344.94mg	56%
Potassium	515.36mg	11%
Total Carbs	39.92g	13%
Sugars	0.94g	4%
Dietary Fiber	2.83g	11%
Protein	35.87g	72%
Vitamin C	7.7mg	13%
Iron	2.8mg	15%
Calcium	257mg	26%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	263.69 Kcal (1104 kJ)
Calories from fat	147.69 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.41g	64%
Cholesterol	31.31mg	26%
Sodium	533.86mg	56%
Potassium	204.57mg	11%
Total Carbs	15.84g	13%
Sugars	0.38g	4%
Dietary Fiber	1.12g	11%
Protein	14.24g	72%
Vitamin C	3mg	13%
Iron	1.1mg	15%
Calcium	102mg	26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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