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Apr. 28, 2018

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Aug. 11, 2021
How To Make A Copycat Taco Bell Quesadilla

I don’t trust anyone who says they don’t like Taco Bell.

Chances are they’re either a liar or an alien and I don’t have room in my life for either of those.

Taco Bell Quesadilla Recipe - Copycat Recipes

My homemade Crunchwrap Supreme recipe is easily the most popular recipe on our site. It has been viewed a few million times and pinned two million times!

It’s universally beloved and for good reason – it’s delicious AF.

The Crunchwrap is my favorite item on the Taco Bell menu. Since you guys loved it so much, I wanted to make a homemade version of my second favorite Taco Bell item – the chicken quesadilla. If you’ve had one, you know it’s covered in this amazing creamy yet spicy sauce.

Copycat Taco Bell Quesadilla Recipe with Pico De Gallo

That sauce is pretty much what makes the Taco Bell quesadilla unique.

The first step in creating a homemade version of this recipe is to recreate the special sauce.

Luckily it is pretty simple. You will need mayo for the base and a few spices like cayenne & garlic as well as some pickled jalapeños.

I always order a side of pico and sour cream when I hit up the Taco Bell drive-through. To me, this completes any quesadilla.

Janette prefers to eat hers plain, so I won’t fault you if you do too.

Homemade Taco Bell Quesadilla Recipe

What recipe should I copycat next? I’m thinking maybe those new Taco Bell fries….

Got another recipe you want me to recreate? Let me know in the comments below!

Other Copycat Recipes:

  • Homemade Taco Bell Nacho Cheese
  • Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme
  • Starbucks Iced Matcha Latte
  • Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits
 

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Copycat Taco Bell Quesadilla Recipe

Make Taco Bell’s Chicken Quesadilla at home with this easy recipe. 
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How To Make A Copycat Taco Bell Quesadilla
Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
Cook Time: 20 minutes mins
Servings: –+

Ingredients

Taco Bell Quesadilla Sauce Ingredients:

  • 1/4 Cup Mayo
  • 2 Tsp Minced Pickled Jalapenos
  • 2 Tsp Pickled Jalapeno Juice
  • 2/3 Tsp Sugar
  • 1/2 Tsp Cumin
  • 1/2 Tsp Paprika
  • 1/8 Tsp Cayenne Pepper
  • 1/8 Tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 Dash Salt

Taco Bell Quesadilla Ingredients:

  • 1 Chicken Breast
  • 1 Cup Cheddar & Monterey Jack Cheese, If you can’t find a bag that’s a mix, just buy them separately and use 1/2 cup of each
  • 1 Slice American Cheese
  • 2 Flour Tortillas, Burrito size

Instructions

How To Make Taco Bell Quesadilla Sauce:

  • Add all ingredients to a small bowl. Stir well to combine. Set aside.

How To Make Taco Bell Quesadilla:

  • Salt & pepper chicken breast on both sides. Heat 1 1/2 Tbsp of vegetable oil over medium-high heat in a skillet. Add chicken breast and cook until done (when internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F). Remove chicken from skillet and thinly slice.
  • Place tortilla on hot skillet. On one side of the tortilla, place 1/4 cup of the shredded cheese and 1/2 slice of American cheese. Place half of the chicken on top of the cheese.
  • On the other side, spread about 1.5 tablespoons of the sauce. Fold tortilla over and press gently with your spatula. Cook until cheese is melted and bubbly, 2-4 minutes each side.
  • Use a pizza cutter to slice each quesadilla into 4 pieces.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcal (23%)
Author: Jessica Pinney
Did you make this recipe?Please tag @cookingwithjanica on Instagram! We’d love to see!
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112 responses

  1. Jackie
    March 14, 2024

    Simply delicious!

    Reply
  2. Coral
    April 1, 2024

    I want to make this recipe, but I’m very frustrated. It is very unclear if Tsp is for tablespoon or teaspoon. This label follows no standard form of abbreviation. Please clarify.

    Reply
    1. Lindsey
      April 2, 2024

      Tsp – teaspoon
      Tbsp – Tablespoon

      So in this recipe it would be teaspoon. Hope that helps.

      Reply
    2. Kyle
      April 16, 2024

      The recipe is very clear on the measurements. Tsp has always meant teaspoon and is also the standard abbreviation.

      Reply
    3. Yoko
      September 7, 2024

      That’s stupid

      Reply
    4. Maria
      November 20, 2024

      Tsp has meant teaspoon since the beginning of time. 🤣

      Reply
  3. Ron Currigan
    April 29, 2024

    5 stars
    Love this recipe!!!

    Reply
  4. Stephanie
    September 17, 2024

    Can this be frozen with/on a vacuum sealed quesadilla?

    Reply
  5. Deanna
    October 16, 2024

    5 stars
    I am making this recipe for the first time tonight and am confused. Do you mean add 1/4 cup each of the shredded cheeses to one side of the tortilla, for 1/2 cup total? The ingredients list calls for 1 cup total of the shredded cheeses and I don’t see where the other 1/2 cup would go, so am assuming it is a typo and you left out the word “each”. Please correct me if I am missing something! The sauce tastes wonderful at this point, so I know the quesadillas will be fantastic.

    Reply
  6. kim helvie
    October 19, 2024

    5 stars
    holy moly this sauce is SPOT ON! my favorite thing to order at Taco Bell is the chicken quesadilla and now I can make them any time. Making more right now!

    Reply
  7. AugNBoo
    January 2, 2025

    4 stars
    This is almost spot on – I’ve found that it is better without the sugar.

    Reply
  8. Vic
    February 13, 2025

    2 stars
    The sauce was too sweet. Overall, the recipe is okay.

    Reply
  9. Andie Bentley Bentley
    April 24, 2025

    5 stars
    So good, my picky eater loved it!

    Reply
  10. Jae
    April 25, 2025

    5 stars
    Great recipe! My entire family (3 boys , 1 girl, and my husband) are all picky eaters. This is one meal they all will eat! Thanks for your recipe.

    Reply
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