Description

Taco Bell Chicken Quesadilla Copycat is a quick and delicious way to enjoy a beloved fast-food favorite at home. Each bite features a crispy tortilla filled with juicy chicken, gooey cheese, and zesty ranch seasoning, making it an ideal dish for movie nights or casual gatherings. Customize your quesadilla with additional veggies or spices to suit your taste buds. This recipe offers the perfect blend of nostalgia and flavor!

Ingredients

Scale

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
4 large flour tortillas
2 tbsp ranch dressing mix
2 tbsp olive oil
1 cup sour cream (for serving)
2 tbsp hot sauce (adjust to taste)

Instructions

Preheat a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then cook for about 6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes before shredding into bite-sized pieces.
In a bowl, mix shredded chicken with ranch dressing mix and half of the cheddar cheese until well combined.
Spread the chicken mixture on one half of each tortilla, top with remaining cheese, then fold the tortillas in half.
Heat olive oil in the skillet again and cook each quesadilla for about 3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
Slice into wedges, serve with sour cream drizzled with hot sauce, and enjoy!

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Frying
Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (250g)
Calories: 450
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: Feel free to use shredded beef or sautéed veggies as alternatives to chicken. Add spices like cumin or smoked paprika for extra flavor. Ensure not to overfill quesadillas to avoid spills during cooking.