If you’ve ever found yourself craving a Copycat Taco Bell Chicken Quesadilla, you’re not alone. And the good news is, you can now make it at home! This recipe brings all the bold, cheesy, slightly spicy flavor of the fast food favorite right to your own kitchen. With juicy seasoned chicken, melty cheese, and that signature creamy jalapeño sauce, this copycat quesadilla is surprisingly easy to make and totally satisfying. Whether you’re recreating a late-night snack or feeding the whole family, this is one recipe that’s sure to hit the spot.

Sure, there’s something nostalgic about a late-night Taco Bell drive-thru run. But let’s be honest, sometimes the craving hits and you really don’t want to change out of your pajamas, let alone leave the house. That’s where this Copycat Taco Bell Chicken Quesadilla recipe comes in clutch. It’s quick, easy, and tastes just like the real thing. Maybe even better. Plus, you can make a whole batch for a fraction of the cost. Bonus? No one will judge you for eating two.

What you’ll need to make Copycat Taco Bell Chicken Quesadillas
To make these Copycat Taco Bell Chicken Quesadillas, you’ll need a few pantry staples, a couple fresh ingredients, and about an hour of your time. The real star of the show is the creamy jalapeño sauce. It’s a simple mix of mayo, spices, and minced jalapeños that brings that signature Taco Bell flavor to life. Add in roasted chicken breast, a blend of Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, and a few slices of American cheese for that gooey, melty center. Wrap it all up in burrito-sized flour tortillas and cook them to crispy perfection in the air fryer. These quesadillas are shockingly easy to make and deliver that familiar, cheesy goodness without ever leaving your kitchen.

Copycat Taco Bell Chicken Quesadilla Recipe
Taco Bell Chicken Quesadilla

Ingredients
- 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons of jalapeño juice
- 2 teaspoons of jalapeños, minced
- 1/3 cup of mayonnaise
- 1/8 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon of paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon of cumin
- 1 lb of cooked roasted chicken breast, sliced, divided
- 3 slices of american cheese
- 5 burrito-size flour tortillas
- 2 1/2 cups of Cheddar & Monterey Jack shredded cheese, divided
Instructions
INGREDIENTS:
- Mix the mayonnaise, jalapeño, jalapeño juice, and spices together in a mixing bowl until sauce is combined.
- Lay open one tortilla on a flat surface. Place half a cheese slice on one half of the tortilla long ways. Cover same side with 1/2 cup of shredded cheese.
- Place 5-6 slices of chicken on cheese.
- Spread 1 tablespoon of sauce on opposite side of tortilla.
- Fold tortilla closed and cut in half.
- Lightly spray air fryer basket with oil and place halved quesadilla in basket. Lightly spray quesadilla with oil and cook on 370 for 3 mins, flip and cook for 2 minutes.
- Repeat steps 2-5 per tortilla.
- ENJOY!
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