Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of a homemade Taco Bell Chicken Quesadilla. This quick and easy recipe features tender, seasoned chicken enveloped in warm, cheesy tortillas, making it an ideal choice for game nights or cozy evenings at home. With customizable ingredients and vibrant colors, this dish is sure to impress family and friends while offering a nostalgic taste of your favorite late-night snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup sour cream (for serving)
- 1 cup salsa (for serving)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken breasts seasoned with taco seasoning and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove chicken from skillet and let rest for a few minutes before shredding with two forks.
- In the same skillet, place a tortilla over low heat. Sprinkle half with shredded cheddar cheese, add shredded chicken, then top with more cheese.
- Fold the tortilla in half and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Cut into wedges and serve hot with sour cream and salsa on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (150g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, marinate chicken for 30 minutes before cooking. Customize by swapping chicken for beef or veggies, or try different cheeses like pepper jack. Add jalapeños or guacamole for an extra kick.