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Taco Bell Chicken Chipotle Melt copycat with grilled chicken, melted cheddar, and creamy chipotle sauce inside a soft flour tortilla

Taco Bell Chicken Chipotle Melt Recipe (Easy Copycat)

This Taco Bell Chicken Chipotle Melt copycat is made with juicy marinated chicken, melted cheese, and creamy chipotle sauce wrapped in a warm tortilla. It's ready fast and perfect for weeknights.
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 437 kcal

Ingredients
  

Marinade

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon chilli powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 3 garlic cloves crushed
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

For the Chipotle Sauce check the notes

For Assembling:

  • 4 medium flour tortillas 6-7-inch
  • 2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro optional
  • Cooking spray or additional olive oil for cooking

Instructions
 

Make the chicken

  • In a large bowl add the pieces of chicken as well as the marinade ingredients and mix well. Cover with plastic film and store in the fridge for 2-4 hours to allow the chicken to absorb those flavors.
    2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1 tablespoon chilli powder, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, 3 garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, salt and pepper
  • Once the chicken is done marinating, heat a grill pan over medium-high heat and grill undisturbed for 3-4 minutes then flip and cook for an additional 3 minutes. We want the chicken's internal temperature to be above 165F
    1 tablespoon oil

For the chipotle sauce check the notes

    Assemble the wrap

    • Lay out the flour tortillas a skillet over low heat.
      4 medium flour tortillas
    • Spread about 1 tablespoon of chipotle sauce on the tortilla then add 1/4 of the amount of cheese and 1/4 of the amount of chicken, some cilantro if you'd like. Cook until the cheese has melted.
      2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, Cooking spray or additional olive oil for cooking
    • Carefully transfer that tortilla onto a cutting board and roll it into a wrap. Repeat with the rest of the tortillas. Enjoy as is or with an extra side of chipotle sauce.

    Notes

    Make your own homemade Taco Bell chipotle sauce with this easy step by step recipe! 
    Short marinade (20–30 min) still works.
    Keep fillings thin for best melt.
    Sauce can be made ahead and stored 7–10 days.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 437kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 28gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 93mgSodium: 746mgPotassium: 403mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1312IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 473mgIron: 3mg
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