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Taco Bell Chicken Quesadilla (Copycat Recipe): The Ultimate Homemade Guide to a Cheesy Classic

Taco Bell Chicken Quesadilla (Copycat Recipe): The Ultimate Homemade Guide to a Cheesy Classic
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Craving a Taco Bell Chicken Quesadilla but don’t want to leave the house? This easy copycat recipe lets you recreate that cheesy, melty, flavor-packed favorite right in your own kitchen. Complete with a homemade version of Taco Bell’s famous creamy jalapeño sauce, this quesadilla is rich, satisfying, and even better than takeout. Plus, it’s ready in just 25 minutes!

Ingredients

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For the Copycat Jalapeño Sauce

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise

  • 1/2 cup sour cream

  • 3 tablespoons pickled jalapeño juice

  • 3 tablespoons pickled jalapeños, minced

  • 1 clove garlic (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)

  • 2 teaspoons cumin

  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika

  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the Chicken Quesadillas

  • 8 medium flour tortillas

  • 4 cups shredded rotisserie chicken (or cooked chicken breast)

  • 4 cups shredded cheese blend (Monterey Jack, American cheese, and mozzarella recommended)

Instructions

1. Make the Jalapeño Sauce

In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, jalapeño juice, minced jalapeños, garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Set aside.

2. Prepare the Chicken

If using rotisserie or leftover chicken, shred it with two forks or your hands.
Place shredded chicken in a bowl and mix with part (or all) of the jalapeño sauce until evenly coated and creamy. Reserve extra sauce for dipping if desired.

3. Assemble the Quesadillas

Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
Place one tortilla in the skillet. Sprinkle a layer of cheese evenly over the tortilla. Add a generous portion of the creamy chicken mixture, then top with more cheese. Place a second tortilla on top.

4. Cook Until Golden

Cook for about 1 minute, or until the bottom tortilla is golden brown. Carefully flip and cook another 30–60 seconds until the second side is golden and the cheese is melted.

Repeat with remaining tortillas.

5. Slice and Serve

Remove from skillet, let rest for 1 minute, then slice into wedges. Serve hot with extra jalapeño sauce for dipping.

Notes

  • Extra Crispy Quesadilla: Lightly brush the outside of the tortillas with butter before cooking.

  • Cheese Matters: Freshly shredded cheese melts smoother than pre-shredded.

  • Spice Level: Add extra cayenne or jalapeños for more heat.

  • Make It Healthier: Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream and whole-wheat tortillas.

  • Don’t Overfill: Too much filling makes flipping difficult.

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