Description
Savor Taco Bell’s legendary Chicken Quesadilla, a mouthwatering Mexican-inspired dish packed with creamy jalapeño sauce and melted cheese. Crispy tortillas and tender chicken create a delicious replica you can easily craft at home for a quick, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 tortillas (large flour tortillas)
- 8 oz chicken breast
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese blend
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp creamy jalapeño sauce
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
Seasoning and Garnish:
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Marinate chicken breast with chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, ensuring each side is thoroughly coated with the spice blend.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the seasoned chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove chicken from skillet, let rest for 3-4 minutes, then slice into thin, uniform strips against the grain.
- Spread creamy jalapeño sauce evenly on one side of each flour tortilla, creating a thin, consistent layer.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese blend generously over the sauced side of one tortilla, creating an even coverage.
- Arrange sliced chicken strips strategically across the cheese-covered tortilla, ensuring complete and balanced distribution.
- Carefully fold the second tortilla over the chicken and cheese, sauce-side down, creating a half-moon shape.
- Return skillet to medium heat and cook quesadilla for 2-3 minutes per side until exterior turns crispy golden and cheese melts completely.
- Transfer to cutting board, let cool for 1 minute, then slice into triangular wedges using a sharp knife.
- Serve immediately while warm and cheese remains gooey, optionally accompanied by additional creamy jalapeño sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Marinate chicken ahead of time for deeper flavor infusion, allowing spices to penetrate meat thoroughly for maximum taste impact.
- Use high-quality cheese blend like Monterey Jack and cheddar for authentic Taco Bell-style melting and rich, creamy texture.
- Consider substituting chicken with plant-based alternatives like tofu or jackfruit for vegetarian version, maintaining similar seasoning technique.
- Control skillet heat carefully to prevent burning tortilla while ensuring perfectly melted cheese and crispy golden exterior.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-17 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 505
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg