Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Taco Bell Chicken Quesadilla copycat recipe. Packed with cheesy goodness and drizzled with a creamy jalapeño sauce, this dish brings the beloved fast-food flavors right to your kitchen. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, game day snacks, or casual gatherings, these quesadillas are sure to impress family and friends alike. In just about 25 minutes, you can whip up this flavorful meal that’s as customizable as it is delicious. Whether you’re a spice lover or prefer a milder kick, this recipe allows for adjustments to suit everyone’s palate. Get ready to savor every cheesy, savory bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- 3 tablespoons pickled jalapeño juice
- 3 tablespoons minced pickled jalapeños
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 8 medium flour tortillas
- 4 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 4 cups shredded cheese blend
Instructions
- Prepare the jalapeño sauce by combining mayonnaise, sour cream, jalapeño juice, minced jalapeños, garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix until smooth.
- Shred the rotisserie chicken and toss with some of the jalapeño sauce until coated.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Place one tortilla in the skillet and layer with cheese and chicken mixture before topping with another tortilla.
- Cook until golden brown on both sides and cheese is melted (about 1 minute per side).
- Slice into wedges and serve immediately with additional jalapeño sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (approximately 220g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 960mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 85mg