Taco Bell Chicken Quesadilla Recipe
Learn how to make a delicious copycat version of Taco Bell’s Chicken Quesadilla at home with this easy recipe. Packed with seasoned chicken, gooey cheese, and a flavorful creamy sauce, these quesadillas are sure to be a hit!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Total Time: 16 minutes
- Yield: 2 quesadillas 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Tortilla and Filling:
- 2 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup cooked shredded chicken (seasoned)
- 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
Creamy Quesadilla Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sour cream
- 1 tablespoon pickled jalapeño juice
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon butter (for grilling)
Instructions
- Prepare the Creamy Quesadilla Sauce: In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, jalapeño juice, sugar, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Assemble the Quesadillas: Spread sauce on each tortilla. Layer chicken and cheese on one half of each tortilla. Fold in half to seal.
- Cook the Quesadillas: Heat butter in a skillet, cook quesadillas for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and cheese is melted.
- Serve: Slice and enjoy warm with extra sauce or salsa on the side.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken for a shortcut.
- Adjust jalapeño juice to control the heat level.
- Customize with additional fillings like sautéed onions or peppers if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
