Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Taco Bell Chicken Quesadilla, featuring tender chicken, gooey melted cheese, and a hint of spice, all wrapped in a warm tortilla. Perfect for satisfying cravings at any time, this easy recipe is customizable for busy weeknights or gatherings with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 tbsp Mexican seasoning blend
- ½ cup sour cream (for serving)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with the Mexican seasoning blend. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for 6-8 minutes per side until cooked through. Remove from heat and let rest.
- Shred or chop the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Place one tortilla in the skillet and layer half with cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese. Top with shredded chicken and sprinkle more cheese on top.
- Fold the tortilla in half and cook until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Remove from skillet, let cool slightly, slice into wedges, and serve with sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (approximately 270g)
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg