Description
This Taco Bell Chicken Quesadilla Copycat recipe is a quick and easy way to enjoy the fast-food favorite at home! Featuring tender, seasoned chicken, melted cheese, and a creamy, spicy sauce all toasted in a crispy flour tortilla, this quesadilla is perfect for lunch, dinner, or a satisfying snack. With simple ingredients and minimal prep time, it’s a family-friendly dish everyone will love.
Ingredients
For the Quesadilla Sauce:
¼ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 teaspoon taco seasoning
½ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon sugar
For the Quesadilla:
1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend (or cheddar and Monterey Jack)
4 large flour tortillas
2 tablespoons butter or oil, for cooking
Instructions
- Make the Quesadilla Sauce: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, taco seasoning, paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and sugar. Stir until smooth and set aside.
- Assemble the Quesadillas: Spread about 1 tablespoon of the quesadilla sauce on one side of each tortilla. Divide the shredded chicken and cheese evenly over two tortillas, then top with the remaining tortillas, sauce side down.
- Cook the Quesadillas: Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a small amount of butter or oil. Place one quesadilla in the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the cheese has melted and the tortilla is golden and crispy. Repeat with the second quesadilla.
- Serve: Cut each quesadilla into quarters and serve hot with extra sauce on the side, if desired.
Notes
Chicken Substitution: Use cooked rotisserie chicken for a quicker version or grilled chicken for extra flavor.
Cheese Options: Feel free to use different cheeses like sharp cheddar or pepper jack for a spicier flavor.
Spice Level: Adjust cayenne pepper based on your heat preference, or omit it for a milder quesadilla.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Snack, Lunch
- Method: Stovetop, Pan-fried
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 quesadillas
- Calories: 400 kcal