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Copycat Taco Bell Quesadilla

This Copycat Taco Bell Quesadilla delivers the iconic fast-food flavor at home—crispy grilled tortillas, melty cheese, juicy seasoned chicken, and a creamy, slightly spicy signature sauce. Quick, comforting, and crave-worthy.
Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 15 minutesTotal Time: 25 minutes
Course: Main Course / LunchCuisine: Mexican-Inspired / AmericanServings: 4 quesadillasCalories: ~480 kcal per quesadilla
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Chicken
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • Salt & black pepper to taste
  • Creamy Quesadilla Sauce
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • 1 –2 tsp pickled jalapeño juice optional, for tang
  • Assembly
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded cheese mozzarella + cheddar or Monterey Jack
  • Butter or oil for the skillet

Method
 

  1. Cook the chicken
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with spices, salt, and pepper. Cook until golden and cooked through. Set aside and slice thinly.
  3. Make the sauce
  4. In a bowl, whisk all sauce ingredients until smooth. Adjust spice to taste.
  5. Assemble
  6. Lay a tortilla flat. Spread sauce on one half, add chicken, and sprinkle generously with cheese. Fold tortilla over.
  7. Grill
  8. Heat a lightly buttered skillet over medium. Cook quesadilla until golden and crispy, flip, and cook until cheese melts.
  9. Serve
  10. Rest briefly, slice, and serve warm.