Gluten-Free Taco Bell Style Chicken Quesadilla

Recreate the crave-worthy flavor of fast food right in your kitchen with this Gluten-Free Taco Bell Style Chicken Quesadilla recipe! Perfectly crispy gluten-free tortillas are layered with tender, shredded chicken, a melty Mexican cheese blend, and an irresistibly creamy jalapeño sauce that’s bursting with bold, zesty flavor. Made with pantry staples like pickled jalapeños, aromatic spices, and mayonnaise, this quick sauce replicates the iconic taste you love, but with a homemade twist. Ready in just 30 minutes, these quesadillas strike the perfect balance of cheesy indulgence and gluten-free comfort food. Serve them hot, sliced into wedges, with extra sauce for dipping—it’s a family favorite that’s sure to please!

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Gluten-free tortillas
• 2 cups Cooked chicken breast
• 2 cups Shredded Mexican cheese blend
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons Pickled jalapeños
• 1 teaspoon Jalapeño juice (from the jar of pickled jalapeños)
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Onion powder
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the creamy jalapeño sauce: In a blender or food processor, combine the mayonnaise, pickled jalapeños, jalapeño juice, paprika, ground cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth. Transfer the sauce to a small bowl and refrigerate while you prepare the quesadillas.

Step 2

Shred the cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and set aside.

Step 3

Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1/2 tablespoon of butter.

Step 4

Place one gluten-free tortilla in the skillet and spread about 1-2 tablespoons of the creamy jalapeño sauce evenly over the tortilla.

Step 5

Sprinkle 1/2 cup of shredded Mexican cheese blend evenly over half of the tortilla.

Step 6

Spread 1/2 cup of shredded chicken on top of the cheese.

Step 7

Fold the tortilla in half to form the quesadilla and press gently with a spatula to help it hold its shape.

Step 8

Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the tortilla is golden brown and the cheese is melted.

Step 9

Remove the cooked quesadilla from the skillet, and repeat the process with the remaining tortillas, chicken, cheese, and creamy jalapeño sauce.

Step 10

Slice each quesadilla into wedges and serve warm with additional creamy jalapeño sauce on the side for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1351.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4915.7

Total Fat 371.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 120.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 1096.9mg	0%
Sodium 5686.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 166.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.0g	0%
Total Sugars 4.8g
Protein 240.2g	0%

Vitamin D 102.6IU	0%
Calcium 3659.5mg	0%
Iron 12.3mg	0%
Potassium 704.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 67.3%

Protein: 19.3%

Carbs: 13.4%