Chicken Quesadillas (Taco Bell Copycat)
Indulge in the cheesy, creamy goodness of homemade Chicken Quesadillas, inspired by Taco Bell’s classic! These flavorful quesadillas are perfect for any occasion—from quick weeknight dinners to casual gatherings. With a crispy exterior and melty cheese filling, they’re a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Plus, you can customize them with your favorite veggies or spices for a personal touch. In just 20 minutes, you can create a delicious meal that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons pickled jalapeño juice
- 2 teaspoons minced pickled jalapeños
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix all the creamy jalapeño sauce ingredients until smooth. Set aside.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and melt butter.
- Place a tortilla in the skillet and spread with 1–2 tablespoons of the jalapeño sauce.
- Add shredded chicken on one half of the tortilla and top with shredded cheese.
- Fold the tortilla over and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Slice into wedges and serve with extra jalapeño sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg