Description

These cheesy, crispy chicken quesadillas taste just like Taco Bell’s famous version—made at home with simple ingredients and tons of flavor.

Ingredients

For the Quesadillas:

2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (grilled or rotisserie)

4 large flour tortillas (burrito size)

2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend or Monterey Jack cheese

1 tablespoon butter (for toasting)

For the Creamy Jalapeño Sauce (Copycat):

1/4 cup mayonnaise

2 tablespoons sour cream

1 tablespoon pickled jalapeño juice

1 tablespoon chopped pickled jalapeños

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon cumin

Salt, to taste

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Instructions

Make the Jalapeño Sauce:
In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, jalapeño juice, chopped jalapeños, garlic powder, cumin, and salt. Set aside or refrigerate.

Assemble the Quesadillas:
Lay out tortillas and spread a layer of creamy jalapeño sauce on one half of each.
Top with shredded chicken and a generous amount of shredded cheese.
Fold each tortilla in half to close.

Cook the Quesadillas:
Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and melt a bit of butter.
Place quesadillas in the skillet and cook for 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown and cheese is melted.

Slice and Serve:
Let cool for 1–2 minutes, then slice into wedges and serve with extra sauce, salsa, or guacamole.

Notes

Use leftover grilled chicken or rotisserie chicken for convenience.

Add sautéed peppers or onions for extra flavor.

For extra heat, mix in hot sauce or more jalapeños into the sauce.

Store leftover sauce in the fridge for up to 1 week.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dinner, Main Course, Snack
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired, American