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Copycat Taco Bell chicken quesadilla cut into wedges with creamy jalapeño sauce

Copycat Chicken Quesadilla

This copycat Taco Bell chicken quesadilla recipe brings the creamy jalapeño sauce and melty cheese together for a restaurant-style meal at home.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Mexican-American
Calories: 620
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1/3 cup Mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp Pickled jalapeños, minced
  • 1 tsp Jalapeño brine
  • 1/4 tsp Cumin
  • 2 piece Large flour tortillas
  • 1 cup Cooked chicken breast, diced
  • 1 cup Shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 1 tbsp Butter

Method
 

  1. Whisk together mayonnaise, minced jalapeños, jalapeño brine, and cumin in a small bowl until smooth.
  2. Spread half the jalapeño sauce on one tortilla, then layer with half the cheese, all the diced chicken, remaining cheese, and top with the second tortilla.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt half the butter.
  4. Place the quesadilla in the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, adding remaining butter when flipping, until golden and cheese is fully melted.
  5. Cut into wedges and serve with remaining jalapeño sauce for dipping.