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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: 2

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!
Taco Bell Quesadilla Recipe

 

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112 responses

  1. Cindy
    May 11, 2018

    Looks good. Corn or flour tortilla? Size?

    Reply
    1. Justin
      November 12, 2019

      flour and 12inch

      Reply
  2. Sara
    May 20, 2018

    I’m so on board the Taco Bell train. And literally these chicken quesadillas are one of my top three menu favorites, hands down. That SAUCE is what completes it! Legit considering making these tonight now! <3

    Reply
  3. Ellen
    June 24, 2018

    Taco Bell french fries PLEASE.

    Reply
    1. Jessica Pinney
      June 24, 2018

      I’ve been testing those! Look out for it soon 😀

      Reply
  4. Jackie
    August 9, 2018

    Taco Bell nachos fries please!! Also can not wait to make these!! And love your crunch wrap supreme recipe!!

    Reply
    1. Jessica Pinney
      August 9, 2018

      I have been working on the Nacho Fries this week! Think I just perfected the nacho cheese ?Hopefully it will be ready to be posted in the next two weeks. Thanks for being a fan!

      Reply
  5. Jaine
    November 6, 2018

    5 stars
    This recipe is spot on!! It tasted identical to taco bell’s version. I loved it. Thank you for the awesome recipe!

    Reply
  6. Tot
    January 5, 2019

    5 stars
    Very delicious and easy

    Reply
  7. Gretchen
    January 22, 2019

    Hello
    I cant wait to try this. But where do you get pickled jalapenos?

    Reply
    1. Jessica Pinney
      January 22, 2019

      Hi Gretchen, you can find pickled jalapenos in the jar or in the can at every major grocer in the US. If you live somewhere else, you may be able to order them on Amazon.

      Reply
  8. Wendy
    June 25, 2019

    5 stars
    FIRST OFF the sauce was spot on I was shocked! And I say this is probably better than Taco Bell’s. Super delicious! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  9. Llena
    June 29, 2019

    5 stars
    Love this recipe! Really easy to make even for a beginner cook. The sauce is amazing!!! Took out the jalepenos as I can’t take spice at all 🙁 But I love it so much. Making it for the third time now and my whole family loves it too! Great with either tomato sauce (the fresh shredded kind like from mad mex) or with cream. I trust this recipe so much that I’m leaving a comment here lol. Thanks for the copy cat recipe x

    Reply
  10. Makayla
    July 15, 2019

    5 stars
    The best!! We make these all the time!

    Reply
  11. Angie Cuellar
    July 18, 2019

    5 stars
    This was a huge hit! I cheated and used fully cooked chicken, but followed the rest of the recipe exactly. Thank you, we will be making this a lot!!

    Reply
  12. Emily
    August 6, 2019

    I love this but I leave out the sugar 😍

    Reply
  13. Diann
    August 19, 2019

    I left out the sugar. I used two tortillas instead of folding them over to make 2 pieces I just stacked them . Then cut into four pieces. I also shredded my chicken.
    They are great! 5 star!!!

    Reply
  14. Jonathon
    August 24, 2019

    Made this with real bacon bits on the sauce and dipped in sour cream! Yum yum it’s fantastic

    Reply
  15. Jenny
    September 23, 2019

    5 stars
    I live in a very tiny town and I couldn’t find pickled jalapeños anywhere and there was no time for Amazon sooooo…I bought diced jalapeños and mixed them with pickle juice. It seemed to have done the trick! They were so good and spot on!

    Reply
  16. Danielle
    October 16, 2019

    Can you sub Miracle Whip for the mayo?

    Reply
  17. Tammy Deshaw
    October 21, 2019

    I’d love to see a recipe for Taco Bell’s chicken chips since they took them away. 😭

    Reply
  18. Justin
    November 12, 2019

    12 inch shell on one side put the type of meat you want then chipotle sauce then a big handful of 3 blend cheese melt that then told it over then grill it boom done you really dont need that much ingredients

    Reply
  19. Amanda
    February 26, 2020

    I have been making these for quite a few years now. In a pinch and dont have the ingredients for the sauce, we use hidden valley ranch’s southwest chipotle. It VERY similar and ready to use. Give it a try. My kids cant get enough!

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    1. AMANDA
      April 21, 2020

      5 stars
      So in love with these and taste identical. I couldn’t find pickled jalapeños and subbed it with banana peppers and banana pepper juice and it was just as good!

      Reply
  20. Tony
    March 24, 2020

    5 stars
    Really spot on. I made them for my family and they loved it. Said it was like Taco Bell’s. I like that there a hint of spice, enough to make it known that it’s there.

    Reply
  21. Lake
    March 30, 2020

    I have everything at home to make for dinner but the jalapeños/juice! Will the sauce taste funky without them?

    Reply
    1. Jessica Pinney
      March 30, 2020

      I think it will still taste okay, you will mostly be missing a bit of heat and acidity. If you have it on hand, maybe add a splash of vinegar and a little extra cayenne? You’ll be okay without it though 😊

      Reply
  22. Chanel
    April 17, 2020

    5 stars
    OMG they were so good!! I’ve been craving taco bell quesadillas for a while now and I don’t have one in my city so I was happy to find this recipe. Thank you so much, will be making these again in the future for sure!

    Reply
  23. Noelle
    April 24, 2020

    5 stars
    I made these and they were delicious!

    Reply
  24. Kassandra
    April 28, 2020

    I’m just wondering if anyone can give me a specific brand of these pickled jalapeños. Really want to make this but all I need Is to go get the pickled jalapeños with the juice. And I looked On my grocery store website and can’t seem to find a jar that specifically says pickled jalapeños.

    Reply
    1. Jessica Pinney
      April 28, 2020

      I use “Old El Paso” brand, which I think has the best flavor for this recipe. Any packed and jarred jalapeno slices are “pickled”.

      Reply
  25. Theresa
    May 16, 2020

    5 stars
    I just want to say , I made these and they were super thank you for sharing…

    Reply
  26. Janelle C.
    May 30, 2020

    5 stars
    My High School Senior daughter was really missing Taco Bell during the shut-down in Michigan.. I found this and thought I’d give it a try. She was so excited and loved them so much, I have made them 3 times in the last month!! I even keep all the ingredients in the fridge, so if she wants a quick snack, everything’s ready!! We do add a LOT more jalapenos, but that’s our taste. We’ve shared this with a LOT of our friends too! Yuuuuummmmmyyyy!!!!

    Reply
  27. Aya
    June 6, 2020

    5 stars
    Tried this today and it’s DELICIOUS!!!! Easy to follow and the sauce tastes even better than Taco Bell’s! Super happy with how it turned out 🙂

    Reply
  28. Brandi
    June 12, 2020

    Made these a few hours ago. I started not to make the sauce but really glad I did but I omitted the sugar as other comments had. These were quick, easy and described by my almost 4 year old as “the best dinner ever!”

    Reply
  29. Crystal
    June 14, 2020

    These quesadillas are a fave in my household. We substitute steak in place of the chicken. They are delicious!

    Reply
  30. Ashley Hernandez
    July 7, 2020

    5 stars
    Tastes just like it! It’s so good! I always crave their chicken quesadillas and now I can make it from home!

    Reply
  31. Tessa
    September 28, 2020

    5 stars
    These actually taste better than Taco Bell! Since finding this recipe I’ve added this to my regular dinner rotation. The sauce is the best part! I serve these with pico de gayo and guac on the side. Thank you for sharing.

    Reply
  32. Tanya Hardy
    November 11, 2020

    I only used the recipe for the sauce. It was SPOT ON!!!!! taste just like taco bell sauce if not better. I will never buy another quesadilla from Taco bell again. My husband kept saying just how good they were.

    Reply
  33. Pam
    November 18, 2020

    Love it. Thanks

    Reply
  34. Chloe
    November 19, 2020

    How can I see the nutrition?

    Reply
  35. Marialis
    December 2, 2020

    This sauce is IT. I’ve. Been making this sauce just like this for a couple years now and it never fails to impress my guest. I love it because it’s so stop on to the Taco Bell recipe without having to limit myself on sauce and chicken inside my quesadilla! I make my chicken in an instapot pressure cooker for 10 minutes on high after seasoning it with salt and pepper and added 1 cup of water. Super easy and quick! Thanks for the recipe ✨❤️

    Reply
  36. alan s lindquist
    January 14, 2021

    where is the nutrition facts?

    Reply
  37. Veronica
    January 20, 2021

    5 stars
    Tastes just like the stuff you get from Taco Bell! I used a 50/50 Mayo and sour cream blend it it was delicious. Will definitely make this again

    Reply
  38. Leigha Hall
    January 23, 2021

    This looks amazingggg. can’t wait to try ! You are like spot on with this. Would ypu pleasee pleasee try Olive Garden Chicken Alfredo next?

    Reply
  39. Megan
    January 23, 2021

    5 stars
    This was great! My husband can’t eat Taco Bell anymore due to allergies, but we gave this a try and it’s delicious. I had never even thought of using pickled jalapeno brine for, well, anything. Will definitely see what else I can put it in now!

    Reply
  40. Chelsey
    January 26, 2021

    Is this 450 calories per quesadilla?

    Reply
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