Description
A flavorful and cheesy Taco Bell-style chicken quesadilla made with grilled chicken, creamy jalapeño sauce, and plenty of melted cheese, all grilled in a golden tortilla.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon pickled jalapeño juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped pickled jalapeños
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon butter (for grilling)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, jalapeño juice, chopped jalapeños, garlic powder, paprika, and cumin to make the creamy jalapeño sauce. Set aside.
- Lay out the tortillas and spread 1 tablespoon of jalapeño sauce over half of each tortilla.
- Layer shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, and Monterey Jack cheese evenly over the sauced halves.
- Fold each tortilla in half over the filling.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add butter.
- Grill each quesadilla for 2-3 minutes per side or until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Remove from skillet, slice into wedges, and serve warm.
Notes
- You can substitute the chicken with grilled steak or seasoned ground beef.
- Adjust the level of jalapeños to control the spiciness.
- Serve with sour cream, salsa, or guacamole for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg