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Close-up of a Copycat Taco Bell Chicken Quesadilla cut into quarters, filled with melted Cheddar and American cheese and juicy grilled chicken, emphasizing the gooey, cheesy texture.

Copycat Taco Bell Chicken Quesadillas

Nesting Lane Indulge
Enjoy Copycat Taco Bell Chicken Quesadillas at home with grilled chicken, melted cheese, and a creamy, spicy sauce. Perfect for a quick and tasty meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4

Equipment

Medium Bowl
Grill
Large Skillet
Measuring Spoons
Measuring Cup
Spatula

Ingredients
  

Sauce

Quesadillas

  • 4 flour tortillas
  • 4 chicken tenders
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 2 sliced American cheese

Instructions
 

For the Sauce:

  • In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add ¼ cup of mayonnaise.
  • Add minced jalapeno pepper, ¾ teaspoon of sugar, ½ teaspoon of ground cumin, ½ teaspoon of paprika, ⅛ teaspoon of cayenne pepper, ⅛ teaspoon of garlic powder, and a dash of salt.
  • Using a wire whisk, mix well until smooth.
  • Set the sauce aside.

For the Quesadillas

  • Grill 4 chicken tenders.
  • Cut the grilled chicken into thin slices.
  • Preheat a skillet over medium heat.
  • Place one flour tortilla in the hot skillet.
  • Sprinkle ¼ cup of shredded Cheddar cheese on one side of the tortilla.
  • Place ½ slice of American cheese on top of the shredded cheese
  • Arrange ¼ cup of chicken slices over the cheese.
  • Spread about one tablespoon of sauce on the empty side of the tortilla.
  • Fold the tortilla over and press gently with a spatula.
  • Cook until the cheese is melted.
  • Remove from the skillet and cut into 4 pieces.
  • Repeat steps 4-11 for the remaining tortillas.

Nutrition

Calories: 365kcalCarbohydrates: 18.2gProtein: 19.3gFat: 23.8gSaturated Fat: 14.3gCholesterol: 63.9mgSodium: 783.8mgFiber: 1.1gSugar: 2.8g
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