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    Chicken Quesadilla Taco Bell Copycat Recipe

    Published: Apr 28, 2021 · Modified: Apr 26, 2023 by heather · This post may contain affiliate links

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    No need for the drive-thru, you can make this copycat Taco Bell chicken quesadilla recipe in no time. So easy to make, all you need is sauce, chicken, cheese and tortillas.

    Plate of quesadillas and bowl of sauce.

    Tasty Chicken Quesadilla Taco Bell Copycat (Why it’s Great)

    • Fast – This quesadilla can be made in about 15 minutes from start to finish.
    • Easy – A great way to use leftover chicken. You only need a few simple ingredients.
    • Customizable – This recipe is easily customizable to your taste.

    Quesadillas make such a delicious and easy appetizer or meal. You can fill them with a variety of ingredients and even make them in the air fryer.

    This Taco Bell version is filled with shredded chicken, gooey cheese and of course, their famous creamy jalapeno sauce.

    Taco Bell Quesadilla ingredients

    • Chicken – You will need cooked, shredded, chopped chicken, or grilled chicken. I like using rotisserie chicken to make it easy.
    • Cheese – A blend of Monterey Jack or Colby Jack works nicely. You could also use a Mexican cheese blend. Prepackaged shredded cheese or shredding your own both work great. I do find shredding your own cheese makes for a more ooey gooey melted cheese.
    • Quesadilla sauce – Sometimes referred to as creamy jalapeno sauce, this easy copycat Taco Bell quesadilla sauce is a mixture of mayo, sour cream, diced pickled jalapenos and spices. It really sets this quesadilla apart from others. This is a great Taco Bell Quesadilla Sauce copycat recipe that can be made in minutes.
    • Flour Tortillas – This is the base for your quesadilla. You can use small or large tortillas depending on how big you would like to make your quesadilla.
    Tortillas, bowl of chicken, cheese and sauce.

    How to Make Taco Bell Quesadilla with Chicken

    1. Start by making the sauce. Mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, sugar, salt, diced pickled jalapenos, jalapeno brine, garlic powder, paprika and cumin. Get full recipe here.
    2. Spread a thin layer of sauce on a tortilla.
    3. Lightly spray the pan with cooking spray. Place the prepared tortilla in a large skillet, heated over medium-low heat.
    4. Sprinkle on shredded cheese and then chicken. Add a little extra shredded cheese and then top with another tortilla.
    5. Cook for 3-4minutes, carefully flip the quesadilla over, cover with a lid and cook another 3-4 minutes.
    6. Carefully remove from pan and cut.
    7. Serve hot.
    Tortilla with sauce and then topped with cheese and chicken.

    Taco Bell Quesadilla Recipe Tips

    • Do you have to cover the pan with a lid? You don’t have to but I find it helps to melt the cheese faster.
    • Make sure not to turn up the heat too high. It can burn the tortilla without melting the cheese.
    • Use a pizza cutter to easily slice these into triangles.
    • For extra melty, gooey, delicious cheese, use freshly shredded rather than prepackaged.

    What to serve with quesadillas?

    These copycat Taco Bell chicken quesadillas are delicious on their own but pair well with many different side dishes and can be topped with a variety of condiments like sour cream, guacamole and salsa. We also like to dip them in left over quesadilla sauce.

    Here are a few other suggestions for what to serve with quesadillas:

    Pico de Gallo – Delicious mixture of tomatoes and onions to serve on top of the quesadillas.

    Sweet corn cake – This is a copycat recipe of Chi-Chi’s sweet corn cakes.

    Spanish rice – A flavorful red rice that comes together in one pot.

    Restaurant style black beans – Black beans cooked to perfection with onions and spices.

    Refried beans – Super easy way to elevate canned refried beans.

    Taco Bell Chicken Quesadilla Variations

    Steak – Make this steak quesadillas using leftover steak, or shaved steak.

    Beef – Cooked ground beef also works well in these quesadillas. Try this easy taco meat in place of chicken.

    Pork – I love making this recipe with leftover pulled pork. Swap it out with the chicken for a tasty meal.

    Veggie – Used some fajita veggies instead of chicken for a nice vegetarian version.

    How To Store

    Store: Store any leftover quesadillas in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They will last up to 3 days.

    Reheat: They can be reheated in the air fryer, in the microwave, or on the stove.

    Taco Bell Chicken Quesadilla Recipe FAQ

    What sauce is on Taco Bell chicken quesadilla?

    Taco Bell serves their quesadilla with this creamy alapeno sauce.

    How many calories are in a chicken quesadilla Taco Bell?

    Taco Bell lists their chicken quesadilla as having 520 calories.

    Is Taco Bell’s chicken quesadilla healthy?

    If you use a small amount of quesadilla sauce, this menu item is one of the lower calorie, healthier dishes.

    What is the best cheese for quesadillas?

    Any cheese that melts well works for quesadillas. This recipe uses a Colby Jack blend.

    Copycat Taco Bell Recipes

    • Taco Bell Cheese Sauce – Perfect sauce to dip chips or nacho fries.
    • Quesadilla Sauce – This can be used on a wide variety of things like quesadillas, tacos, nachos, and more.

    More favorite copycat recipes

    • Wingstop ranch
    • Wingstop Louisiana spice rub
    • Boom Boom sauce
    • Chick-Fil-A sauce
    • Chick-Fil-A Polynesian sauce
    • Arby’s horsey sauce

    If you made this recipe, please let me know how you like it in the comments below. You can follow me on Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram and Youtube for more recipe inspiration.

    Plate of quesadillas cut into triangles.
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    Taco Bell Chicken Quesadilla Recipe

    No need for the drive-thru, you can make this copycat Taco Bell chicken quesadilla recipe in no time. So easy to make, all you need is sauce, chicken, cheese and a tortilla.
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Cook Time10 minutes mins
    Total Time15 minutes mins
    Course: Appetizer, Main Course
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Keyword: quesadilla
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 319kcal
    Author: Heather

    Ingredients

    • 4 10-inch flour tortillas
    • 1 cup cooked, chopped or shredded chicken
    • 2 cups shredded cheese
    • 1/2 cup Taco Bell quesadilla sauce

    Instructions

    • Make the quesadilla sauce by stirring ingredients together in a bowl.
    • Spread 1/4 cup sauce on 2 tortillas.
    • Heat a large skillet over medium – low heat. Lightly spray with cooking spray.
    • Place one of the prepared tortillas in skillet. Add about 1/2 cup shredded cheese and then 1/3 cup chicken. Add a little extra cheese and then top with another tortilla.
    • Cook for about 3-4 minutes or until bottom tortilla starts to brown on the bottom. Carefully flip the quesadilla, cover with a lid and cook another 3-4 minutes.
    • Repeat to make another quesadilla.
    • -Slice and serve hot.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 319kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 577mg | Potassium: 142mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 418IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 318mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Brandon

      November 28, 2021 at 3:32 am

      Big fan of the TB quesadilla, however never wasn’t a fan of the sauce so I didn’t make that. I just used green sauce like they use to use. But the actual doneness of the quesadilla was perfect. Not too crispy not too soft

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