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Copycat Taco Bell Chicken Quesadilla Sauce

A sliced chicken quesadilla generously filled with shredded chicken, drizzled with sauce, ready to eat.
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Recipe for the creamy, cheesy sauce used in the Taco Bell Chicken Quesadilla, plus instructions for assembling the full quesadilla.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup white American cheese, shredded
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon pickled jalapeño brine (from a jar)
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened

Instructions

  1. Prepare the sauce: Combine Monterey Jack cheese, American cheese, mayonnaise, water, jalapeño brine, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, cumin, paprika, and white pepper in a small saucepan.
  2. Heat the mixture over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until the cheeses melt and the sauce is smooth and creamy. Do not let it boil. Remove from heat.
  3. Mix the shredded chicken into the prepared sauce until the chicken is fully coated.
  4. Assemble the quesadillas: Lay one tortilla flat. Spread half of the chicken mixture evenly over one half of the tortilla.
  5. Fold the empty half of the tortilla over the filling to create a half-moon shape. Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make four quesadillas.
  6. Cook the quesadillas: Brush the outside of each tortilla lightly with softened butter.
  7. Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place one or two quesadillas in the hot skillet.
  8. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing down gently with a spatula, until the tortilla is golden brown and the cheese inside is melted.
  9. Remove from the skillet, slice into wedges, and serve immediately.

Notes

  • For the best texture, use real cheese and avoid pre-shredded cheese if possible, as it contains anti-caking agents.
  • Adjust the amount of jalapeño brine to control the tanginess and spice level of the sauce.
  • You can use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken to speed up the process.

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