Description

Indulge in the flavors of your favorite fast-food dish right at home with this irresistible Taco Bell Chicken Quesadilla copycat recipe. This dish boasts a delightful combination of cheesy goodness, tender shredded chicken, and a zesty homemade jalapeño sauce that adds just the right kick. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or game-day snacking, these quesadillas are quick to prepare and offer endless customization options. Whether you choose to serve them as a main course or an appetizer, your family and friends will love every bite!

Ingredients

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½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream
3 tablespoons pickled jalapeño juice
3 tablespoons minced pickled jalapeños
1 garlic clove, minced
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 cheese blend (Monterey Jack, American, Mozzarella)

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Instructions

In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, jalapeño juice, minced jalapeños, garlic, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper until smooth. Set aside.
Shred cooked chicken and combine it with the jalapeño sauce in a bowl until coated.
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Place one tortilla in the skillet and layer with cheese and chicken mixture. Top with another tortilla.
Cook for about 1 minute until golden brown; flip and cook another 30–60 seconds until both sides are crispy and cheese melts.
Slice into wedges and serve warm with extra jalapeño sauce.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Frying
Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (approximately 180g)
Calories: 510
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 1020mg
Fat: 26g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 43g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 27g
Cholesterol: 100mg