Description
Experience the mouthwatering delight of Taco Bell Chicken Quesadilla right in your own kitchen! This easy and quick recipe is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a weeknight dinner, game day snacks, or a cozy movie night. Featuring tender shredded chicken enveloped in a gooey blend of cheeses and topped with a sensational homemade creamy jalapeño sauce, each bite is bursting with flavor. In just 25 minutes, you can savor this comforting dish made from scratch—no drive-thru necessary! Plus, it’s highly customizable; feel free to add your favorite veggies or swap out cheeses to create your ultimate quesadilla experience.
Ingredients
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- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- 3 tablespoons pickled jalapeño juice
- 3 tablespoons pickled jalapeños, minced
- 1 garlic clove, minced (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 8 medium flour tortillas
- 4 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 4 cups shredded cheese blend (Monterey Jack, American, and Mozzarella)
Instructions
- Prepare the jalapeño sauce by mixing mayonnaise, sour cream, jalapeño juice, minced jalapeños, garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Shred the cooked chicken and combine it with some of the jalapeño sauce.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Layer one tortilla with cheese, followed by the chicken mixture and more cheese before topping with another tortilla.
- Cook each quesadilla for about 1 minute on each side until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Slice into wedges and serve hot with extra jalapeño sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (150g)
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 930mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 85mg