Description
Craving the iconic flavors of Taco Bell’s Chicken Quesadillas? You’re in luck! With a few simple ingredients and some easy-to-follow steps, you can recreate this beloved menu item right in your own kitchen. Taco Bell Chicken Quesadillas are a classic Tex-Mex dish that combines tender chicken, melty cheese, and a delectable sauce for a truly irresistible experience.
Ingredients
- 2 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup pickled jalapeños, minced
- 2 tablespoon pickled jalapeño juice
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Cooking oil or spray
Instructions
1. Make the Sauce: In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, minced jalapeños, jalapeño juice, sugar, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until well blended, then set the sauce aside.
2. Prepare the Filling: In a separate bowl, mix the cooked chicken with half of the prepared sauce, ensuring the chicken is evenly coated.
3. Assemble the Quesadilla: Preheat a skillet over medium heat and lightly coat it with cooking oil or spray. Place one tortilla in the skillet and on one half, sprinkle about a third of the shredded cheese, followed by a third of the chicken mixture, and then top with another third of the cheese. Fold the tortilla over to create a half-moon shape.
4. Cook to Perfection: Cook the quesadilla for 2-3 minutes, or until the bottom is golden and crispy. Flip the quesadilla and cook for another 2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is lightly crisped on both sides.
5. Repeat the Process: Repeat the assembly and cooking process for the remaining quesadillas, working in batches if necessary.
6. Serve and Enjoy: Cut each cooked quesadilla into wedges and serve with the remaining sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
To ensure your homemade Taco Bell Chicken Quesadillas turn out just as delicious as the original, here are a few helpful tips and tricks:
Choose the Right Tortillas: Look for large, soft flour tortillas that can hold the generous filling without breaking.
Achieve Crispy Perfection: Preheating the skillet and using a light coating of oil or cooking spray helps create a beautifully crispy quesadilla exterior.
Customize the Fillings: Feel free to experiment with additional ingredients, such as sautéed vegetables, black beans, or even diced jalapeños for an extra kick of heat.
Storing and Reheating: Leftover quesadillas can be wrapped in foil or plastic wrap and refrigerated for up to 3 days. To reheat, simply place the quesadilla in a skillet or on a baking sheet and warm it through until hot and crispy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Tex-Mex
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg