Step-by-Step Guide to Make Speedy (Better Than) Taco Bell Quesadilla Copycat
by Chris Conner
(Better Than) Taco Bell Quesadilla Copycat
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To begin with this particular recipe, we must first prepare a few components. You can cook (better than) taco bell quesadilla copycat using 20 ingredients and 6 steps. Here is how you can achieve that.
The ingredients needed to make (Better Than) Taco Bell Quesadilla Copycat:
Make ready 4 burrito sized flour tortillas (10")
Prepare 1 tbsp melted butter - divided
Get for the quesadilla sauce:
Prepare 1/2 cup mayonnaise
Take 2 tsp finely minced pickled jalapenos (i.e. jarred)
Get 2 tsp jalapeno juice (from the jar)
Make ready 1/2 tsp granulated sugar
Prepare 1/2 tsp paprika
Prepare 1/4 tsp ground cumin
Take 1/4 tsp sea salt
Take 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
Get 1/8 tsp garlic powder
Get 1/8 tsp chipotle chili powder (optional)
Get for the quesadilla filling:
Prepare 2 cup chicken breast - cubed to about 1/2"
Get 1 tbsp olive oil
Take 1 tsp taco seasoning
Get 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese - shredded
Make ready 1 cup monterrey jack cheese - shredded
Prepare 4 slice american cheese
Steps to make (Better Than) Taco Bell Quesadilla Copycat:
In a small bowl mix together all ingredients for quesadilla sauce until well combined. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour for flavors to blend.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and taco seasoning. Stir to coat and cook until chicken is cooked all the way through. Set aside. SHORTCUT: Use precooked chicken. Cube just under 1/2" and just heat in skillet with seasoning until warmed through. This is one way I use up leftover rotisserie chicken!
Heat a 12" skillet over medium low heat (I moved my chicken to a bowl, and rinsed out and dried the skillet I used for it). When skillet is heated, brush one side of one flour tortilla with about a teaspoon of melted better. Place buttered side down in skillet.
On one half of tortilla, sprinkle 1/4 cup of EACH shredded cheese, 1 slice American cheese torn into pieces and 1/2 cup of chicken in even layers. On opposite half of tortilla, the "empty" side, spread 1-2 tbs of quesadilla sauce (depending on how saucy you want it, I used 2tbs lol).
Allow to cook opened until cheese begins to melt around the edges. Fold sauce half of tortilla on top of filling half. Gently press down on quesadilla with back of a spatula to squish everything together. Continue cooking on first side until cheese is melted, about 2 minutes. Carefully flip, press and cook 2 minutes more for a lightly golden finish on both sides (Longer for a darker finish if you want).
Repeat with remaining ingredients for 4 quesadillas. As each is finished, transfer from skillet to a plate to rest a few minutes before cutting. Cut each quesadilla into 4 pieces (I used my pizza cutter), serve and enjoy!
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