Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of Chicken Cordon Bleu Quesadillas, a creative take on a classic dish that combines crispy tortillas with savory grilled chicken, ham, and gooey cheese, all drizzled with a creamy Parmesan Dijon Sauce. In just 25 minutes, you can whip up this satisfying meal that’s perfect for lunch, dinner, or as an impressive party appetizer. With customizable ingredients and layers of flavor, these quesadillas are not only easy to make but also a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8–10 inch flour tortillas
- ¼ cup grilled chicken breast (sliced)
- 2–3 slices deli ham
- 4 slices Swiss or Provolone cheese
- 2 tablespoons toasted breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 tablespoons butter (for sauce)
- 1 tablespoon 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
- Prepare the Parmesan Dijon Sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour, add milk while stirring until thickened. Mix in mustard and Parmesan cheese.
- Assemble the quesadilla: In a skillet, layer a tortilla with cheese, ham, breadcrumbs, chicken, sauce, and another tortilla on top.
- Cook: Sauté until both sides are golden brown and cheese is melted. Slice into wedges and serve warm with extra sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (150g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg