Description
Learn how to make a delicious copycat version of Taco Bell’s Chicken Quesadilla at home. This recipe features a creamy quesadilla sauce that takes the flavor to the next level.
Ingredients
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For the Creamy Quesadilla Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sour cream
- 1 tablespoon pickled jalapeño juice
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
For the Quesadilla:
- 2 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup cooked and shredded chicken breast
- 1 cup shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese blend
- Cooking spray or a bit of oil for grilling
Instructions
- Create the Creamy Quesadilla Sauce: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, jalapeño juice, sugar, garlic powder, cumin, paprika, and salt.
- Assemble the Quesadilla: Spread sauce on half of each tortilla. Layer with chicken and cheese. Fold each tortilla in half.
- Cook the Quesadilla: Grill in a skillet over medium heat for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and cheese melts.
- Serve: Let it rest for a minute, then slice and serve with extra sauce, salsa, or guacamole.
Notes
- Marinate chicken in taco seasoning for extra flavor.
- Use rotisserie chicken as a shortcut.
- Customize with diced jalapeños or onions for added spice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
