Taco Bell Chicken Quesadilla

Savor the flavors of Taco Bell with this easy Chicken Quesadilla copycat recipe. Made with tender shredded chicken, a creamy jalapeño sauce, and a blend of melty cheeses, this quesadilla is perfect for quick dinners or party snacks. Discover how to make this classic favorite at home, allowing you to customize the ingredients to your taste. Ideal for meal prep or a weeknight treat, these quesadillas are sure to please everyone at the table. Try this delicious recipe today and elevate your cooking game!

Why This Copycat Recipe Is Worth It:

This homemade version captures the delicious flavors of Taco Bell’s classic Chicken Quesadilla, allowing you to enjoy a fresh, customizable meal at home. Plus, you can tweak the ingredients to suit your taste!

Taco Bell Chicken Quesadilla Ingredients:

Mayonnaise, Sour cream, Pickled jalapeño juice, Minced pickled jalapeños, Garlic (or garlic powder), Cumin, Smoked paprika, Cayenne powder, Salt, Pepper, Flour tortillas, Shredded rotisserie chicken, Shredded cheese blend (Monterey Jack, American, Mozzarella)

How to Make Taco Bell Chicken Quesadilla at Home:

1. Make the Jalapeño Sauce: Combine all sauce ingredients in a bowl until smooth. Adjust seasonings to taste.
2. Prepare the Chicken: Shred rotisserie chicken and mix with some jalapeño sauce.
3. Assemble Quesadillas: Heat a skillet, layer tortilla with cheese, chicken, more cheese, and top with another tortilla. Cook until golden on both sides.
4. Serve: Slice into wedges and enjoy hot with extra jalapeño sauce.

Make-Ahead and Storing Instructions:

For best results, enjoy quesadillas fresh. If necessary, store leftovers in the fridge for up to 1-2 days and reheat in a skillet until hot.

Taco Bell Chicken Quesadilla

Recipe by 50KrecipesCourse: MainCuisine: American, Mexican

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking time

15

minutes

Savor the flavors of Taco Bell with this easy Chicken Quesadilla copycat recipe. Made with tender shredded chicken, a creamy jalapeño sauce, and a blend of melty cheeses, this quesadilla is perfect for quick dinners or party snacks. Discover how to make this classic favorite at home, allowing you to customize the ingredients to your taste. Ideal for meal prep or a weeknight treat, these quesadillas are sure to please everyone at the table. Try this delicious recipe today and elevate your cooking game!

Ingredients

• Jalapeño Sauce Ingredients

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise

• 1/2 cup sour cream

• 3 tbsp pickled jalapeño juice

• 3 tbsp minced pickled jalapeños

• 1 clove garlic (or 1 tsp garlic powder)

• 2 tsp cumin

• 2 tsp smoked paprika

• 1/2 tsp cayenne powder

• Salt and pepper (to taste)

• Chicken Quesadilla Ingredients

• 8 medium flour tortillas

• 4 cups shredded rotisserie chicken

• 4 cups shredded cheese blend (Monterey Jack, American, Mozzarella recommended)

Directions

• Make the Jalapeño Sauce: Combine all sauce ingredients in a bowl and mix until smooth. Adjust seasonings to taste.
• Prepare the Chicken: Shred rotisserie chicken and mix with some jalapeño sauce in a bowl.
• Assemble Quesadillas: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Place one tortilla in the skillet, layer with cheese, chicken, more cheese, and top with another tortilla. Cook until golden on both sides (about 1-2 minutes each side). Repeat with remaining tortillas.
• Serve: Slice into wedges and serve hot with remaining jalapeño sauce for dipping.

Notes

• For homemade chicken, sauté seasoned boneless, skinless chicken in butter or oil until cooked through (about 8-10 minutes total).
  Best enjoyed fresh; store leftovers in the fridge for up to 1-2 days and reheat in a skillet.