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Taco Bell Chicken Quesadilla
Taco Bell Chicken Quesadilla with creamy jalapeno sauce is simple to make with a few ingredients.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 812 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
Creamy Jalapeno Sauce
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 4 teaspoons McCormick Taco Seasoning
- 1/2 tablespoon McCormick Chili Powder
- 1 tablespoon Tabasco green jalapeno sauce you can use the liquid from pickled jalapenos, but it may take more than 1 tablespoon
Quesadillas
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 10-inch flour tortillas
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey jack cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
Creamy Jalapeno Sauce
- Place sour cream, mayonnaise, taco seasoning, chili powder, and green sauce in a bowl. Stir until thoroughly combined.
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Grilled Chicken Breaat
- Prepare chicken breasts by slicing in half horizontally. Place cut chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and gently pound to between 1/4 inch and 3/8 inch thick.
- Season chicken breasts on both sides with a small amount of salt and ground black pepper.
- Add two teaspoons of olive oil to a medium sized skillet. Heat the skillet to medium-high.
- Place chicken breasts into the pan, cook for 4 to 5 minutes, then flip the chicken over and cook for another 4 to 5 minutes or until the chicken is completely cooked through.
- Place chicken on a cutting board, let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing it into 1/4 inch slices.
Quesadillas
- Wipe out the skillet with a paper towel. Add 1 10-inch tortilla to the skillet. Turn the temperature to medium-low.
- Drizzle about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the creamy jalapeno sauce over the tortilla.
- Add 1/3 cup of Monterey jack cheese, and add 1/3 cup of Cheddar cheese. Add enough pieces of chicken to cover the tortilla. Add the top tortilla.
- Cook for 2 to 3 minutes before flipping, then cook on the other side for an additional minute or two.
- Cut the quesadilla into thirds before serving.
Notes
- Start with a hot, dry skillet for crispy tortillas
- Don't overfill - less is more for even cooking
- Let chicken rest before slicing for juicier meat
- Grate your own cheese for better melting
- Use burrito-size tortillas for authentic size
Nutrition Information
Calories
812kcal
(41%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
48g
(96%)
Fat
60g
(92%)
Saturated Fat
25g
(125%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
181mg
(60%)
Sodium
1028mg
(43%)
Potassium
587mg
(17%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
982IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
693mg
(69%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 812
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 812kcal | 41% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 48g | 96% |
| Fat | 60g | 92% |
| Saturated Fat | 25g | 125% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 181mg | 60% |
| Sodium | 1028mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 587mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 982IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 693mg | 69% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.