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Taco Bell Chicken Quesadilla copycat recipe with melted cheese and grilled chicken.

Cheesy Chicken Quesadillas

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A quick and easy recipe for cheesy chicken quesadillas, complete with a creamy, tangy sauce that mimics the Taco Bell flavor—perfect for weeknights or snacks.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 21 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Quesadilla Sauce
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream Can substitute with Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
  • 1 teaspoon taco seasoning Store-bought or homemade.
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika Smoked paprika for a smoky note.
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper Adjust for desired heat.
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon sugar
For the Quesadillas
  • 1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped Rotisserie chicken works great.
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend Or 1/2 cup cheddar + 1/2 cup Monterey Jack.
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 2 tablespoons butter or neutral oil For cooking.

Method
 

Make the Quesadilla Sauce
  1. Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, taco seasoning, paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, and sugar in a small bowl until smooth. Set aside.
Assemble the Quesadillas
  1. Lay out four tortillas. Spread about 1 tablespoon of sauce over one side of each tortilla.
  2. On two tortillas (sauce side up), divide the shredded chicken and evenly sprinkle the cheese.
  3. Top each with the remaining tortillas, placing them sauce side down to form two quesadilla sandwiches.
Cook the Quesadillas
  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon butter or oil.
  2. Place one quesadilla in the skillet and cook for 2–3 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until the tortilla is golden and the cheese is melted.
  3. Add more butter or oil for the second quesadilla.
  4. Transfer to a cutting board, let rest for 30 seconds, then cut each into quarters.
Serve
  1. Serve hot with extra sauce for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

Notes

For crispy tortillas, use a cast-iron skillet. Leftover chicken can be used for convenience. Serve with salsa or guacamole as desired.
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