Description
Chicken Cordon Bleu Quesadillas are a delicious and convenient twist on the traditional dish, offering the perfect blend of savory chicken, ham, and gooey cheese all wrapped in a warm tortilla. Featuring a creamy Parmesan Dijon sauce that elevates the flavors, this recipe is quick to prepare and ideal for any meal—lunch, dinner, or even as a snack. Ready in just 25 minutes, these quesadillas are customizable to suit your taste preferences, making them a family favorite that’s sure to impress at gatherings or busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 8-10 inch flour tortillas
- ¼ c. grilled chicken breast (sliced)
- 2–3 slices deli ham
- 4 slices of Swiss or Provolone cheese
- 2 T. toasted breadcrumbs
- 2 T. melted butter
- 2 T. butter (for sauce)
- 1 T. flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 chicken bouillon cube
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Dash hot sauce (optional)
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a saucepan, melt 2 T. butter and whisk in 1 T. flour and 1 chicken bouillon. Gradually add 1 cup milk while stirring until thickened. Mix in 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard and ½ cup Parmesan cheese.
- In a skillet, melt 2 T. butter and layer one tortilla with cheese, ham, breadcrumbs, chicken, the prepared sauce, and another tortilla on top.
- Cook until golden brown on both sides. Slice and serve warm with additional sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg