Description
Indulge in the mouthwatering experience of Chicken Quesadillas (Taco Bell Copycat), perfect for any occasion! These cheesy delights feature tender shredded chicken and melted cheese, all enveloped in a warm tortilla. With a quick preparation time of just 20 minutes, these quesadillas make for an ideal weeknight dinner or a tasty snack during game day. The creamy jalapeño sauce adds a rich flavor that’s simply irresistible. Customize them with your favorite veggies or spices for a personal touch, and enjoy leftovers the next day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Make the Creamy Jalapeño Sauce: In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, jalapeño juice, minced jalapeños, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and salt until smooth.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and melt butter.
- Assemble the Quesadilla: Place a tortilla in the skillet. Spread with 1–2 tablespoons of the creamy jalapeño sauce. Add shredded chicken and cheese on one half of the tortilla; fold over.
- Cook until golden brown: Cook each quesadilla for 2–3 minutes per side until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is crisp.
- Slice into wedges and serve with additional sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (158g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 70mg