Description
Craving bold Mexican-American flavors? Taco Bell Quesadilla blends creamy jalapeño sauce, melted cheese, and tender chicken between crispy tortilla layers. Hungry diners will savor this quick, satisfying restaurant-style treat that brings zesty comfort to your plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend (or cheddar and Monterey Jack)
- 4 large flour tortillas
Cooking Fat:
- 2 tablespoons butter or oil, for cooking
Quesadilla Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
- Craft a creamy, zesty sauce by whisking together mayonnaise, sour cream, taco seasoning, paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and sugar in a mixing bowl until thoroughly blended and smooth.
- Generously spread the prepared sauce across one side of each tortilla, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Distribute shredded chicken and cheese uniformly over two tortilla halves, maintaining a balanced layer of ingredients.
- Carefully place the remaining tortillas on top, positioning the sauce-coated side downward to create a sealed quesadilla.
- Warm a skillet over medium heat, lightly coating the surface with butter or oil to prevent sticking and enhance flavor.
- Gently transfer the quesadilla into the heated skillet, allowing it to cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottom turns a golden, crispy texture.
- Carefully flip the quesadilla, cooking the opposite side until the cheese melts completely and the tortilla achieves a uniform, appetizing crispness.
- Repeat the cooking process with the second quesadilla, maintaining consistent heat and cooking technique.
- Remove from the skillet and slice each quesadilla into four equal triangular sections.
- Serve immediately, accompanied by additional sauce for those desiring extra flavor enhancement.
Notes
- Customize the sauce’s heat level by adjusting cayenne pepper, making it mild or spicy according to personal preference.
- Select flour tortillas at room temperature for easier folding and more even cooking without cracking.
- Use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken for faster preparation and consistent flavor throughout the quesadilla.
- Swap regular cheese with Mexican blend or pepper jack for enhanced taste and authentic restaurant-style experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 660
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 930mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg