Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with Chicken Cordon Bleu Quesadillas. This easy-to-make recipe transforms the classic chicken cordon bleu into a crispy quesadilla, perfect for any meal or casual gathering. Each bite showcases tender grilled chicken, savory ham, and melted Swiss or Provolone cheese, all enveloped in a warm tortilla. To elevate your experience, serve these quesadillas with a creamy Parmesan Dijon sauce that adds a rich and tangy flair. Whether you’re looking for a quick dinner solution or a satisfying lunch option, these quesadillas are sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 flour tortilla (8–10 inch)
- 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
- For the Parmesan Dijon sauce: butter, flour, milk, chicken bouillon cube, Dijon mustard, hot sauce (optional), Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a saucepan, melt butter and whisk in flour to create a roux. Gradually add milk while whisking until smooth. Stir in bouillon cube and Dijon mustard; cook until thickened. Mix in Parmesan cheese and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and layer tortilla with cheese, ham, breadcrumbs, more cheese, grilled chicken, and sauce. Top with another tortilla.
- Cook until golden brown on both sides and cheese is melted (3-4 minutes per side). Slice and serve warm with extra sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg