What does Taco Bell Chicken Quesadilla have in it?

The classic Taco Bell Chicken Quesadilla includes grilled chicken, a signature creamy jalapeño sauce, and a blend of melted cheeses inside a flour tortilla. Our version keeps all the flavor but adds real ingredients you can pronounce—like rotisserie chicken, real cheese, and homemade sauce.

Is the Chicken Quesadilla at Taco Bell healthy?

While delicious, the fast-food version is high in sodium, saturated fat, and preservatives. Our copycat quesadilla gives you full control over ingredients. You can reduce fat by using Greek yogurt instead of mayo and opting for low-fat cheese, making it a healthier and more wholesome meal.

What cheese does Taco Bell use in their quesadillas?

Taco Bell uses a blend of mozzarella, Monterey Jack, and American cheese. This mix creates the perfect melt and signature tangy flavor. Our homemade version uses the same trio for that classic stretchy, creamy bite—without the processed additives.

How to build a Taco Bell Chicken Quesadilla?

Start with a medium tortilla, add a layer of shredded cheese, top with sauced chicken, then more cheese, and finish with a second tortilla. Cook on a hot skillet until golden on both sides and the cheese is melted. Slice into triangles and serve with extra jalapeño sauce on the side.

Taco Bell Chicken Quesadilla – Easy, Crave-Worthy Copycat

Description

This Taco Bell Chicken Quesadilla copycat is creamy, cheesy, and better than the original. Loaded with flavor-packed jalapeño sauce and melty cheese, it’s ready in under 30 minutes and perfect for weeknight dinners or weekend cravings.

Ingredients

½ cup mayonnaise

½ cup sour cream

3 tablespoons pickled jalapeño juice

3 tablespoons minced pickled jalapeños

1 garlic clove, minced (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)

2 teaspoons cumin

2 teaspoons smoked paprika

½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Salt and pepper, to taste

8 medium flour tortillas

4 cups shredded rotisserie chicken

4 cups shredded cheese blend (Monterey Jack, American, Mozzarella)

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Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, jalapeño juice, minced jalapeños, garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.

2. Shred the chicken and toss it with some of the jalapeño sauce.

3. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Place one tortilla in the skillet and layer with cheese followed by the chicken mixture and more cheese. Top with another tortilla.

4. Cook for about 1 minute until golden brown; flip carefully using a spatula and cook the other side for another 30–60 seconds until both sides are crispy and the cheese is melted.

5. Slice into wedges and serve immediately with additional jalapeño sauce.

Notes

Store extra sauce in the fridge up to 5 days. Quesadillas can be frozen pre-assembled. Reheat on skillet or in air fryer for best texture.