This recipe is inspired by the Taco Bell quesadilla using their Creamy Chipotle Sauce. And only has four ingredients!
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These quesadillas are an easy weeknight meal, a delicious lunch for you or your kids to take to school or work(thank you leftovers!), the perfect after-school or study snack, and a great way to use leftover chicken. You also get to make the quesadilla exactly how you want it!
I can honestly not hype these quesadillas up enough, I know that you are absolutely going to love them!
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Simple and Delicious Taco Bell-Inspired Quesadilla with Creamy Chipotle Sauce
This recipe yields 4 small quesadillas or 2 large quesadillas depending on the size of the tortillas used.
Additionally, any notes will be under the recipe indicated by asterisks.
Ingredients:
1 pound of shredded or chopped cooked chicken or steak (Rotisserie chicken is great with these, or I’ll use leftover chicken with Chicken Fajita seasoning*)
8 small tortillas or 4 large tortillas
1 Cup shredded cheese of choice (I use Mexican shredded cheese because I always have that on hand)
½ cup of Taco Bell Creamy Chipotle Sauce (or more or less depending on preference)
Instructions**:
- Heat a pan to medium heat (use whatever size pan will fit the tortillas).
- Grease the pan with a thin layer of butter or oil and place down one tortilla.
- Next, sprinkle a thin layer of shredded cheese on top of the tortilla.
- Then, sprinkle on some chicken or steak, distributing it in an even layer over the cheese and tortilla.
- Squeeze a couple of tablespoons(or more or less depending on preference) of Taco Bell Creamy Chipotle Sauce on top of the chicken, as evenly as possible.
- Once the Creamy Chipotle Sauce is distributed, top everything with one more even layer of shredded cheese.
- Then, top the quesadilla with a second tortilla.
- Give the quesadilla a few seconds longer, then flip.
- Cook the quesadilla on each side for a couple of minutes until the tortillas are slightly brown and crispy and the cheese is melted. Enjoy!***
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Notes for Taco Bell Quesadilla Recipe:
* My boyfriend and I like to make a large batch of chicken to have in the fridge so that it is prepped and ready to go, so I usually use prepped/leftover chicken when I make these. It makes it a lot faster and easier. Chicken with Chicken Fajita seasoning goes great with these quesadillas! That being said, use whatever you like.
** Additionally, these steps in the instructions are how I assemble my quesadillas. I find that this method distributes everything evenly, and I get the Creamy Chipotle Sauce in every bite, which was important to me. Highly recommend it! However, the beauty of quesadillas, it’s hard to go wrong. Make them however you like!
*** Lastly, I’ll admit that I’m boring and lazy and honestly love the Taco Bell quesadilla by itself. That being said, they would be great with some sour cream and pico de gallo, or salsa, or even dipped in some ranch.
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There you have it, the Best and Easiest Taco Bell Quesadilla with Creamy Chipotle Sauce.
These quesadillas are simple to make, and the creamy chipotle sauce packs them with flavor. Chicken quesadillas can be boring on their own, so having this recipe has changed my at-home quesadilla game for the better.
Don’t get me wrong, I love Taco Bell, but like with any fast food industry lately, the quality can be a gamble. Some days it’s spot on, and other days you get a quesadilla with barely any sauce. Unfortunately, that’s just the reality that we’re living in.
I not only save money by making these at home, but I also get to have an incredible quesadilla every single time!
Using the Taco Bell Creamy Chipotle Sauce adds incredible flavor to a basic meal without having to put in any extra effort. Not to mention, it only requires four ingredients. FOUR! It’s practically the perfect meal.
Don’t get me wrong, I love a Taco Bell quesadilla. However, each Taco Bell is different, and you don’t always get the same quality every time you order it.
The last time I got one, I was disappointed because it barely had any of the creamy chipotle sauce on it. The sauce makes the Taco Bell quesadilla superior.
I thought to myself, I could easily make this quesadilla at home, I just need the sauce.
My beautiful boyfriend found the Taco Bell Creamy Chipotle Sauce on Amazon, and that’s how my casual obsession with making Taco Bell quesadillas at home started.
These have become a staple in my household. They’re easy to make and hit the spot every single time.
These Taco Bell quesadillas are also perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal, the perfect leftovers for you or your family’s lunches, or a creative and simple way to use up that leftover chicken.
Also, it can help save some money by making these at home!
I love that I can add as many or as few ingredients as I want. I love the ease of fast food, but lately, I feel like I can’t trust the quality of fast food industries anymore. Has anyone else felt that way in the last few years?
The beauty of quesadillas, they’re so easy to throw together!
This is one of the rare things that can easily be duplicated at home! What other item or meal at a fast food industry or restaurant is this simple to make at home?
The beauty of using the Taco Bell Creamy Chipotle Sauce is it’s exactly how it tastes when you get it at Taco Bell. It does all the work for you, so to speak. It takes a boring chicken or steak quesadilla and takes it to the next level without having to put any extra effort in. That’s pretty much the dream scenario for any meal.
For those days when life gets insane and you barely have enough energy to think, let alone make food, this is the perfect meal. Or for those of us who have depression or other hurdles in life and just cannot fathom making an entire meal on our bad days, you can throw this together with minimal effort. And it tastes just as good as if you were getting it at Taco Bell, if not better. That’s always a win in my book.
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You can even make a Taco Bell quesadilla on your next movie night, game night, or watch party! Who wouldn’t love that?
Show yourself some much-needed love and make them on your next self-care night, movie night, or solo date night! Be in the comfort of your own home, in your comfy clothes, and enjoy the perfect quesadilla. Bonus, you won’t have to put on a bra or drive to a Taco Bell if you make them at home.
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This would also be a realistic recipe to teach your kids how to make. It’s simple, tastes great, and can help them become more comfortable and independent with their cooking skills. They can also have more freedom and control over how they want to make their quesadilla. Moreover, they can even show some creativity and exploration if they add any other ingredients. This recipe is a great way to introduce cooking to them and teach them that cooking can be fun and delicious.
Not to mention, they could even make them for their friends or siblings after school, their next study session, sleepover, gaming night, or after practice when they’re undoubtedly starving. Or even help out with making dinner for the family.
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In conclusion, you genuinely cannot go wrong making these! You and your family will love them!
Do you have a favorite Taco Bell sauce? Are you excited to try these Taco Bell quesadillas? What is your go-to meal that you can throw together in a pinch? What is your favorite copycat meal from a restaurant to make? I’d love to hear all about it!
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