Description
Try making this Chicken Quesadillas Taco Bell recipe at home! Inspired by the much-loved fast-food chain, these quesadillas offer an irresistible blend of flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–8 flour tortillas, medium-sized
- 1 whole rotisserie chicken, pulled apart
- 3 tbsp diced pickled jalapeños
- 1 tbsp juice from pickled jalapeños
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup mayo
- Salt, as needed
- Pepper, as needed
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground chili powder
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper powder
Instructions
- Start by grabbing a large mixing bowl. There, you’ll combine your shredded rotisserie chicken, creamy mayo, and luscious cheddar cheese. Add in the spicy kick of diced pickled jalapeños and a splash of jalapeño juice. Season everything with ground cumin, chili powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Stir these ingredients until your chicken mixture is evenly coated.
- Lay out one flour tortilla on a flat surface. Scoop a generous portion of your prepared chicken filling and spread it evenly over the entire surface of the tortilla. For cheese lovers, sprinkle a little more cheddar on top. Place another tortilla over it, pressing gently to seal the filling inside.
- In a preheated skillet over medium-high heat, add a little oil or nonstick spray. Place your assembled quesadilla in the skillet. Cook it for about 2-3 minutes on each side, ensuring it turns beautifully crispy and golden brown.
- Once cooked, move the quesadilla to a cutting board. Use a sharp knife to slice it into wedges.
Notes
Store any leftover filling in the fridge for up to 3 days, making quick lunches easy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch/Dinner
Nutrition
- Calories: 680 kcal
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Protein: 32 g