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Stack of golden, grilled chicken quesadillas filled with melted cheese and creamy sauce, served with a side of sour cream.

Easy Taco Bell Chicken Quesadilla Recipe with Homemade Sauce

chef Laya
Craving Taco Bell’s famous chicken quesadilla? Make this easy copycat version at home, complete with the signature creamy, spicy sauce. Cheesy, savory, and ready in under 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or satisfying fast-food cravings without leaving your kitchen.
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Prepr Time 10 minutes
Cooking Time 15 minutes
ToTal Time 25 minutes
kitchen American
Serving 4

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken:

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

For the Quesadilla Sauce:

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 –2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce finely minced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon sugar optional
  • Pinch of salt

For Assembling Quesadillas:

  • 4 large flour tortillas 8-10 inch size
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or mozzarella cheese
  • Optional: sliced jalapeños diced onions, hot sauce, sour cream for serving

Instructions
 

Make the Sauce:

  • In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, minced chipotle peppers, garlic powder, chili powder, paprika, sugar (if using), and a pinch of salt. Mix well until smooth. Set aside.

Cook the Chicken:

  • Season chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and chili powder.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook for about 5–6 minutes per side, or until fully cooked (internal temp 165°F/74°C).
  • Remove chicken, rest for 5 minutes, then slice or shred into small pieces.

Assemble Quesadillas:

  • Spread a thin layer of the quesadilla sauce over one side of each tortilla.
  • Sprinkle a layer of shredded cheeses over half of the tortilla.
  • Add cooked chicken pieces evenly on top of the cheese.
  • Sprinkle more cheese over the chicken. Fold the tortilla in half.

Cook the Quesadillas:

  • Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Place folded quesadillas in the skillet and cook for 2–3 minutes per side, pressing gently, until the tortillas are golden brown and the cheese has melted.

Serve:

  • Remove from skillet, let rest for 1 minute, then cut into wedges. Serve with optional sides like sour cream, salsa, or guacamole. Enjoy!