Description
This Taco Bell Chicken Quesadilla recipe brings the flavors of the popular fast-food item to your own kitchen. With a creamy jalapeño sauce, tender shredded chicken, and gooey cheese, these quesadillas are a delicious treat for any day of the week.
Ingredients
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For The Taco Bell Jalapeño Sauce
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) sour cream
- 3 tbsp (45 ml) pickled jalapeno juice (from the pickled jalapenos)
- 3 tbsp (15 g) pickled jalapenos (minced)
- 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)
For The Chicken Quesadillas
- 8 medium flour tortillas
- 4 cups (800 g) shredded rotisserie chicken
- 4 cups (460 g) shredded cheese blend (Monterey Jack, American Cheese, and Mozzarella recommended)
Instructions
- Make the jalapeño sauce. Add the mayonnaise, sour cream, pickled jalapeño juice, pickled jalapeños, garlic, cumin, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper to a small bowl and mix until fully combined. Taste and adjust seasonings if desired.
- Prepare the chicken*. If using rotisserie or plain leftover chicken, shred the chicken using two forks or your hands. Add the shredded chicken and part or all of the jalapeño sauce to a medium bowl and mix until combined and creamy. You can use the remaining sauce for dipping, if desired.
- Assemble the Chicken Quesadillas. In a skillet over medium heat, add a tortilla, top with cheese, chicken, more cheese, and another tortilla. Cook until the bottom tortilla is golden (about 1 minute), then flip and cook until golden again (about 30-60 seconds). Repeat with remaining tortillas. Slice each prepared quesadilla into wedges (if desired) and serve immediately. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Fry
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 960mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Taco Bell, Chicken Quesadilla, Quesadilla Recipe, Mexican Food
