Description
Savor Taco Bell’s legendary Chicken Quesadilla, recreated with signature creamy jalapeño sauce and melted cheese. Homemade comfort meets fast-food nostalgia, letting you enjoy this crowd-pleasing classic straight from your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) chicken, shredded
Cheeses:
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) cheddar cheese, shredded
Main Ingredients:
- 1 large flour tortilla
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) green chilies, diced
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) tomatoes, diced
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) red onion, diced
Spices:
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
Fats:
- Butter
Instructions
- Season the shredded chicken with cumin, garlic powder, and chili powder, thoroughly mixing to distribute the spices evenly.
- Position a flour tortilla on a clean surface and evenly distribute the seasoned chicken across one half of the tortilla.
- Generously layer cheddar cheese over the chicken mixture, ensuring complete coverage.
- Scatter green chilies, diced tomatoes, and finely chopped red onion atop the cheese layer for additional flavor and texture.
- Carefully fold the bare tortilla half over the loaded side, creating a classic half-moon quesadilla shape.
- Preheat a skillet to medium heat and lightly grease with butter to prevent sticking and enhance golden browning.
- Gently transfer the quesadilla to the heated skillet, cooking approximately 2-3 minutes until the bottom transforms into a crispy, golden-brown surface.
- Flip the quesadilla with a spatula and continue cooking the opposite side for an additional 2-3 minutes, ensuring the cheese melts completely and the tortilla achieves a uniform crispness.
- Remove from heat and allow the quesadilla to rest for one minute, which helps the cheese set and prevents immediate burning.
- Slice into triangular wedges and serve immediately with preferred garnishes like salsa, sour cream, or guacamole.
Notes
- Enhance flavor by marinating chicken in spices for 30 minutes before cooking to intensify taste profile.
- Experiment with cheese varieties like Monterey Jack or pepper jack for a unique twist on traditional cheddar.
- Use fresh diced jalapeños instead of green chilies for extra heat and authentic Mexican restaurant feel.
- Prevent soggy tortillas by patting ingredients dry and using medium-low heat for even golden-brown crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg