Taco Bell Chicken Quesadilla Recipe
This recipe recreates the classic Taco Bell Chicken Quesadilla with a delicious homemade jalapeño sauce. Perfect for a quick and easy dinner that the whole family will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Jalapeño Sauce:
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) sour cream
- 3 tbsp (45 ml) pickled jalapeno juice (from 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)
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: Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, pickled jalapeño juice, pickled jalapeños, garlic, cumin, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix until fully combined. Adjust seasonings to taste.
- Prepare the chicken: Shred rotisserie chicken and mix with part of the jalapeño sauce until creamy.
- Assemble the Chicken Quesadillas: Layer tortilla, cheese, chicken, more cheese, and another tortilla in a skillet over medium heat. Cook until golden on both sides. Slice and serve.
Notes
- You can use any leftover or cooked chicken for this recipe.
- Adjust the spice level of the jalapeño sauce to suit your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Taco Bell, Chicken Quesadilla, Jalapeño Sauce, Homemade, Mexican Food
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