Taco Bell Quesadillas Recipe

Relive your childhood with this nostalgic Taco Bell Quesadilla recipe! This easy-to-make recipe tastes just like the fast-food favorite you remember. Get ready to enjoy a cheesy, saucy, and perfectly grilled quesadilla that's sure to become a new family favorite. Made with simple ingredients and ready in under 30 minutes!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 365 kcal
Protein 38g
Rating 4.6 (222 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

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How to Make Taco Bell Quesadillas

  1. **Prepare the Sauce:** In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons of Taco Bell sauce (or your favorite hot sauce), 1 tablespoon of chili powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of cumin until smooth.
  2. **Cook the Chicken:** Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 pound of boneless, skinless chicken breasts and cook until fully cooked through (about 6-8 minutes), then slice into thin strips.
  3. **Prep the Cheese:** Shred 2 cups of Mexican blend cheese.
  4. **Assemble the Quesadillas:** Preheat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place one large flour tortilla (12 inch) in the hot skillet. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of shredded cheese and 1 slice of processed cheese (like American cheese) onto one half of the tortilla.
  5. **Add the Chicken:** Layer 1/4 cup of the sliced chicken over the cheese.
  6. **Sauce It Up:** Spread 1 tablespoon of the prepared sauce over the other half of the tortilla.
  7. **Fold and Grill:** Fold the tortilla in half, pressing gently with a spatula to seal the edges. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is golden brown and crispy.
  8. **Cut and Serve:** Remove from skillet and let cool slightly before cutting each quesadilla into 4 triangles. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

32 g

Sugar

11g

Fat

70g

Carbs

6g

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