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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. Sinead Marie
    February 14, 2021

    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
    1. Jessica Pinney
      February 14, 2021

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

      Reply
      1. Sinead Marie
        February 15, 2021

        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
        1. Jessica Pinney
          February 15, 2021

          You’re welcome! So glad you liked it!

      2. Sinead Marie
        February 28, 2021

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

        Reply
      3. deeznuts
        October 19, 2021

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

        Reply
  2. Elaine
    April 5, 2021

    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
    1. Basha
      April 24, 2021

      Can Miracle Whip be used instead of mayo?

      Reply
    2. FC
      July 3, 2021

      Would you recommend anything to add or change?

      Reply
    3. Natalie
      October 7, 2021

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

      Reply
  3. Trish
    May 28, 2021

    5 stars
    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
    1. David
      November 16, 2021

      5 stars
      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
    July 6, 2021

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

    Reply
  5. Tim T
    July 9, 2021

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

    Reply
  6. Jess Albriy
    August 22, 2021

    5 stars
    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
    October 17, 2021

    5 stars
    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
    1. Melissa
      May 26, 2023

      5 stars
      I respectfully disagree! I would’ve NEVER thought of putting American cheese in the quesadilla but it works. I’m convinced TB uses American cheese in theirs.

      Reply
  8. Banana
    October 28, 2021

    5 stars
    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
    January 30, 2022

    5 stars
    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
    February 12, 2022

    5 stars
    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
    February 20, 2022

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

    Reply
  12. Sara DeRoche
    February 21, 2022

    5 stars
    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 🙂
    February 28, 2022

    5 stars
    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
    April 1, 2022

    5 stars
    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
    1. Dana
      May 2, 2022

      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
    May 23, 2022

    5 stars
    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
    August 13, 2022

    5 stars
    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
    August 21, 2022

    5 stars
    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
    September 22, 2022

    5 stars
    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
    October 21, 2022

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

    Reply
  20. Kristina
    October 31, 2022

    4 stars
    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
    November 3, 2022

    5 stars
    Use the sauce for a lot of other meals great recipes

    Reply
  22. MrsMalone
    November 14, 2022

    5 stars
    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
    November 25, 2022

    5 stars
    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
    January 27, 2023

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

    Reply
  25. Terri
    February 13, 2023

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

    Reply
  26. Cindy
    February 18, 2023

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

    Reply
  27. Cheri
    February 21, 2023

    5 stars
    Enjoyed! Will send to my 3 kids too

    Reply
  28. Delores Edmondson
    March 30, 2023

    5 stars
    This sauce you guys speak of,I have never ever been ask if I want it or anything!!! Never have heard of it before this,!! I alway got the pica( not sure if that’s the right word) to eat with it.

    Reply
  29. Nicole S
    April 3, 2023

    5 stars
    This was by far the best chicken quesadilla I have ever had! I never leave reviews but felt compelled. I did make a couple small changes because I just can’t resist when I’m cooking. I did half sour cream/half mayo and a dash of taco seasoning.

    Reply
  30. Melissa
    May 26, 2023

    5 stars
    It’s sooo good. Ngl I get upset at people who tweak the recipe before trying the original but I found your recipe after making the sauce from another recipe that used 1/2 & 1/2 Mayo and sour cream. It also didn’t use sugar and added onion powder. BUT, I didn’t even think to use American cheese. I definitely think the TB version uses some kind of American cheese. Anyway it was delicious and I don’t have to pay $5.50 for a TB one that hasn’t got enough cheese or chicken!

    Reply
  31. Victoria
    June 4, 2023

    5 stars
    I made this and OMG !!!! 🥰😍🫶🏻 your an Angel for this recipe !!!!! This was sent from heaven and my pregnant self says THANK YOU!!!!!

    Reply
  32. TicoDXB
    July 23, 2023

    5 stars
    I had no salsa to make quesadillas and I found this recipe. It’s delicious! To slightly lighten it up I used half Hellmann’s light mayo and half labneh. It works like a charm.

    Labneh is a strained yogurt- More strained than Greek yogurt and is thicker and spreadable. The tang of yogurt is in the watery whey so labneh doesn’t have that tang.

    Reply
  33. Holly
    October 25, 2023

    This is a SPOT On Tac Bell quesadilla recipe ‼️

    Reply
  34. Angela Wood
    November 4, 2023

    5 stars
    I love these quesadillas simple and great.

    Reply
  35. Rachel Pinkerton
    January 7, 2024

    5 stars
    The sauce was SPOT ON. I added a little bit more of the pickled jalapeno juice and more salt to the sauce, but once I did that, it was a perfect copy of Taco Bell’s quesadilla sauce! I’m a little excited right now because our quesadillas were SO GOOD!

    Reply
  36. Charity
    January 9, 2024

    Baaaaabyyyyy lemme tell youuuu …….. I wasn’t a believer with the jalapeño juice or American cheese…. Now ima be making this for the rest of my life!!!! Taco bell will not be getting these coins for quesadillas anymore!!! Love Love LOVE!

    Reply
  37. Bethany
    January 29, 2024

    5 stars
    I’ve tried two other copycat recipes and wasn’t impressed. While I’m not sure this recipe tastes EXACTLY like Taco Bell, it’s still SO good that I’ll never eat a quesadilla without it. I also put it in burritos, on nachos, and dip southwestern taquitos in it. Thank you!

    Reply
  38. Amanda Madden
    February 9, 2024

    We made this recipe, we tripled it. Everyone really enjoyed it, however it was very sweet. So I think next time we will only put half the amount of sugar in. Other than that it was a huge hit in our home.

    Reply
  39. Suzie
    March 6, 2024

    I am a little confused. The recipe calls for 1 cup of cheese. However, the recipe is for 2 quesadillas. So adding 1/4 of the cheese to each quesadilla only involves 1/2 of the cheese. So my question is where does the other 1/2 of the cheese go?

    Reply
  40. Suzie
    March 7, 2024

    5 stars
    Made this tonight and it was great! My grown grandson said it was a h*** of a lot better than Taco Bell. Thanks for the recipe

    Reply
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