Taco Bell Chicken Quesadilla
A homemade twist on the beloved Taco Bell Chicken Quesadilla, packed with flavor and crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) sour cream
- 3 tbsp (45 ml) pickled jalapeno juice
- 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)
- 8 medium flour tortillas
- 4 cups (800 g) shredded rotisserie chicken
- 4 cups (460 g) shredded cheese blend
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Make your creamy sauce by mixing mayonnaise, sour cream, jalapeno juice, minced jalapenos, garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Prep the fillings by tossing shredded chicken with half of your creamy sauce.
- Heat the tortillas in a skillet over low heat for about 30 seconds on each side.
- Build the quesadilla by spreading chicken mixture on one half of each tortilla and sprinkling cheese on top.
- Cook the quesadilla in a skillet with oil or butter for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden and crispy.
- Slice and serve with guacamole, salsa, or sour cream.
Notes
For extra crunch, lightly butter the outsides of the tortillas before cooking. Use whole wheat tortillas for a healthier option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: quesadilla, chicken, taco, homemade, Mexican