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Taco Bell Chicken Quesadilla

Taco Bell Chicken Quesadilla: Cheesy Comfort in 25 Minutes

This Taco Bell Chicken Quesadilla is a quick, customizable, and healthier homemade version of the classic, complete with a zesty jalapeño sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 quesadillas
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Quesadilla
  • 4 tortillas flour or gluten-free tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 2 cups cheese blend (Monterey Jack, Mozzarella) can substitute with Gouda or cheddar
For the Jalapeño Sauce
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup pickled jalapeños or fresh jalapeños for more heat
  • 2 tablespoons pickled jalapeño juice
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by preparing the jalapeño sauce in a mixing bowl by combining mayonnaise, sour cream, pickled jalapeño juice, minced jalapeños, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Stir well until thoroughly blended.
  2. Shred rotisserie chicken into bite-sized pieces and mix half of the jalapeño sauce with the chicken in a large bowl. Set aside remaining sauce for dipping.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium heat, place one tortilla and sprinkle cheese on one half. Spoon chicken mixture over cheese, fold, and cook until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Flip quesadilla carefully and cook until golden brown on the other side for another 1-2 minutes. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
  5. Slice quesadillas into wedges and serve alongside reserved jalapeño sauce for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1quesadillaCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For the best results, ensure cheese is fully melted and avoid overcrowding the skillet when cooking multiple quesadillas.

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