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Copycat Taco Bell Quesadilla Recipe

Posted by Jessica Pinney on April 28, 2018, last updated August 11, 2021

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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. 

  • Author: Jessica Pinney
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 2 1x
  • Category: Entrée
  • Cuisine: American
How To Make A Copycat Taco Bell Quesadilla
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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: 450

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Taco Bell Quesadilla Recipe

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  1. Sinead Marie says

    February 14, 2021 at 12:10 pm

    Hi , Taco Bell has not long just come to New Zealand and we loveeee the chicken quesadillas . With the spices in your recipe are you using table spoon or tea spoon ? Cannot wait to make these !!!

    Reply
    • Jessica Pinney says

      February 14, 2021 at 3:51 pm

      Hi! Tsp = teaspoon. Hope you enjoy the recipe.

      Reply
      • Sinead Marie says

        February 15, 2021 at 3:39 pm

        Hi thanks for that , was having a mind blank moment . Made the recipe and WOW it’s amazing ! The taste is SPOT on 🤤 thankkks !

        Reply
        • Jessica Pinney says

          February 15, 2021 at 4:44 pm

          You’re welcome! So glad you liked it!

      • Sinead Marie says

        February 28, 2021 at 1:27 am

        By any chance do you know the grilled stuft burrito recipe 😬 in particular the rice ?

        Reply
      • deeznuts says

        October 19, 2021 at 12:14 pm

        thanks for the info!!!! def isnt basic cooking knowledge

        Reply
  2. Elaine says

    April 5, 2021 at 12:08 pm

    I worked at Taco Bell for at least 17years. I have made this sauce and it is very very close to the one we had at the store. Love it!!!

    Reply
    • Basha says

      April 24, 2021 at 11:56 am

      Can Miracle Whip be used instead of mayo?

      Reply
    • FC says

      July 3, 2021 at 12:24 am

      Would you recommend anything to add or change?

      Reply
    • Natalie says

      October 7, 2021 at 10:36 pm

      Hey can you share the exact recipe, I need it for my daughters birthday.

      Reply
  3. Trish says

    May 28, 2021 at 3:53 pm

    Delicious! Rave reviews from the family & my 12 year old son, the taco bell quesadilla lover! He said they tasted just like taco bell only WAY better 😄 & I agree. Thank you for sharing!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • David says

      November 16, 2021 at 11:08 am

      That sauce is spot on. Thanks! And finally a recipe which just makes a normal amount of food and not 700 portions 😅

      ★★★★★

      Reply
  4. Heather says

    July 6, 2021 at 3:12 pm

    My teenage daughter and I love Taco Bell quesadillas, so I tried this and we both love it!!! Thank you!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  5. Tim T says

    July 9, 2021 at 4:39 pm

    I don’t believe it! Crazy! If you like taco bell even a little…do this!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  6. Jess Albriy says

    August 22, 2021 at 10:51 am

    Made these with Tyson fajita chicken strips and jalapeño candy. Aka cowboy candy. Was pretty good but will use less Mayo next time.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  7. Cliff says

    October 17, 2021 at 7:14 am

    These were absolutely fantastic. I made enough sauce and chicken to have them 2 days in a row and I made a change that my wife said made it better than even taco bells. I replaced ALL of the cheeses listed with Mexican style four cheese (Monterey Jack, Cheddar, Asadero, and quesadilla). We both agreed that the American cheese definitely threw in a flavor that didn’t fit the taco bell flavor profile.

    We will definitely be making these again soon, just with that 1 change in place.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  8. Banana says

    October 28, 2021 at 6:09 pm

    Omg. I did not believe the ratings. I tried the sauce before I made the quesadillas and was like meh idk.

    I made the qiuesadillas and they taste exactly like taco bell!!! It’s insane. Tysm!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  9. Mya says

    January 30, 2022 at 7:18 pm

    This recipe is spot on!!! All i had to do was make a few tweaks to the seasoning and it tasted amazing 🤩!!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  10. Tessa says

    February 12, 2022 at 8:30 am

    This has become a part of my regular recipe rotation and one of my husband’s favorite meals of all time. I usually double it and divide the fillings between 5 tortillas – and we finish them all! It also reheats well if you have a couple leftover. Just store them in the fridge and pop them in the oven for about 10 minutes. I always serve these with homemade pico de gallo and guacamole – sooo good.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  11. Juniper h says

    February 20, 2022 at 11:46 am

    So yummy I will for sure use this recipe again!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  12. Sara DeRoche says

    February 21, 2022 at 3:34 pm

    It was IDENTICAL to taco bells quesadilla! I was pleasantly surprised cause I thought it would be tasty, but not as similar. I was wrong. I will definitely make this again

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  13. mia :) says

    February 28, 2022 at 4:35 pm

    THIS IS AMAZING! I just tried it and came on immediately to review because it is that good. I will never be making a quesadilla at home without this sauce again! Sincerely, teenager who loves Taco Bell

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  14. Ingrid Rinaudo says

    April 1, 2022 at 5:33 am

    Amazing! Everyone just loves them, and me too. I don’t go to Taco Bell for quesadillas anymore (unless it’s an emergency lol) because I know I can make them, even better, at home.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Dana says

      May 2, 2022 at 3:25 pm

      Made this on my Black stone grill and they were awesome!! Sauce was super yum!! I did substitute Rotel I place of chillies. Also, I used left over BBQ chicken cut up thin! Everyone loved it!

      Reply
  15. Becca says

    May 23, 2022 at 5:36 pm

    I didn’t follow the recipe exactly because I didn’t have all of the ingredients on hand (missing the jalapenos and juice), but the sauce for this recipe is spot on and I can’t wait to find other uses for this! Thanks for the recipe!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  16. Deena says

    August 13, 2022 at 11:52 am

    My 15 year old grandson and I made this for lunch today. Turned out great. Everyone present said it was a do again!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  17. Toni Lynn Oxendine says

    August 21, 2022 at 11:27 am

    This recipe was delicious!! My kids LOVED it! And including the little one which is a challenge on its own! Thank you!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  18. Jeanna says

    September 22, 2022 at 6:08 pm

    I made this once and used Miracle Whip .. it was ok, but a little too much tang. Tried it again with Kraft Real Mayo and OHHHHH my gosh, what a difference!! My husband devoured them!! So Good!! Thank you for this recipe!!! It’s officially going into our regular dinner rotation!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  19. Chrissy says

    October 21, 2022 at 8:30 am

    Can you copy the grill cheese burrito. They are ssooo good

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  20. Kristina says

    October 31, 2022 at 2:44 pm

    It was good but I wouldn’t say Taco Bell good. My 12 yo gave it 8 out of 10. Lol. Was super easy to make and I loved that. Will make again.

    ★★★★

    Reply
  21. Colin says

    November 3, 2022 at 2:14 pm

    Use the sauce for a lot of other meals great recipes

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  22. MrsMalone says

    November 14, 2022 at 4:36 pm

    Tried this & it was really good! Too sweet though, so will cut it to 1/2 tsp next time. Very nice job!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  23. Neel says

    November 25, 2022 at 7:47 pm

    I feel like I must be missing something… the ingredients call for 1 cup of shredded cheese, but the instructions say to use 1/4 cup on each of two tortillas, for 1/2 cup total. Which figure is correct?

    Been going with 1/2 cup each and it turns out great!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  24. Amanda says

    January 27, 2023 at 9:39 pm

    Omg thank you so much I have been looking for a way to make this you have helped a lot

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  25. Terri says

    February 13, 2023 at 11:23 am

    Oh please the enchirito!!! Was one of my all.time favs

    Reply
  26. Cindy says

    February 18, 2023 at 6:50 am

    Awesome !!!!! Thank you so much for figuring it out!!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  27. Cheri says

    February 21, 2023 at 3:23 pm

    Enjoyed! Will send to my 3 kids too

    ★★★★★

    Reply
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