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Taco Bell Chicken Quesadillas 7 Ingredients Easy Delicious

Make Delicious Taco Bell Chicken Quesadillas at Home Today!

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  • Author: Amelia Parker
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Description

Craving the cheesy, savory goodness of Taco Bell’s Chicken Quesadillas but want to recreate them at home? Look no further! With a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can enjoy the flavors of this beloved fast-food staple in the comfort of your own kitchen. Taco Bell Chicken Quesadillas are a crowd-pleasing dish that combines tender chicken, melted cheese, and a zesty sauce for an unbeatable tex-mex experience.


Ingredients

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  • 6 large flour tortillas
  • 2 cup cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded
  • 2 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoon minced pickled jalapeños
  • 1 tablespoon jalapeño juice
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Cooking oil or spray for skillet

Instructions

1. In a bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, minced jalapeños, jalapeño juice, sugar, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper to taste. Give the sauce a good stir until all the flavors are well incorporated. Set this aside while you prepare the chicken filling.

2. For the Taco Bell Chicken Quesadilla filling, you’ll want to use cooked, shredded or diced chicken. This can be from a rotisserie chicken, leftover grilled or baked chicken, or chicken breasts that you’ve cooked specifically for this recipe. In a separate bowl, toss the cooked chicken with half of the prepared sauce, ensuring the chicken is evenly coated.

3. Now it’s time to assemble your Taco Bell-style Chicken Quesadillas. Begin by heating a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease the surface with a bit of cooking oil or non-stick spray.

4. Lay one tortilla flat in the skillet. On one half of the tortilla, sprinkle about 1/3 of the shredded Mexican cheese blend. Top the cheese with 1/3 of the saucy chicken mixture. Fold the other half of the tortilla over the filling to create a half-moon shape.

5. Cook the quesadilla for 2-3 minutes, or until the bottom is golden brown and crispy. Carefully flip the quesadilla and cook for an additional 2 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and the tortilla is crisp on both sides.

6. Repeat this process with the remaining tortillas, cheese, and chicken filling to create 5 more quesadillas.


Notes

To achieve the signature crispiness of Taco Bell’s Chicken Quesadillas, cook over medium heat to allow the cheese to melt while crisping the tortilla. Pay close attention to cooking time, flipping after 2-3 minutes on one side and 2 minutes on the other side. A light coating of cooking oil or non-stick spray helps develop a delightful crunch.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg