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Copycat Taco Bell Chicken Quesadilla Sauce and Quesadilla

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Make the creamy, tangy sauce used in Taco Bell’s Chicken Quesadilla at home and assemble the full quesadilla.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 cup water (or more, for thinning)
  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • Butter or oil for cooking

Instructions

  1. Prepare the sauce: Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, cream cheese, white vinegar, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, paprika, and oregano in a small bowl.
  2. Mix the sauce thoroughly until smooth. If the sauce is too thick, add water one teaspoon at a time until you reach a spreadable consistency.
  3. Taste the sauce and adjust salt or vinegar if needed to match your preference.
  4. Assemble the quesadilla: Lay a tortilla flat. Spread a thin, even layer of the prepared sauce over one half of the tortilla.
  5. Top the sauced side with shredded chicken and then sprinkle with Monterey Jack cheese.
  6. Fold the empty half of the tortilla over the filling.
  7. Cook the quesadilla: Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and add a small amount of butter or oil.
  8. Place the folded quesadilla in the hot skillet. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing down gently with a spatula, until the tortilla is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
  9. Remove from the skillet, slice into wedges, and serve immediately.

Notes

  • For the best texture, ensure your cream cheese is fully softened before mixing it into the sauce.
  • You can use leftover rotisserie chicken for the shredded chicken component.
  • If you want a slightly spicier sauce, add a pinch of cayenne pepper with the other spices.

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