Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with Chicken Cordon Bleu Quesadillas. This easy recipe elevates classic ingredients of tender grilled chicken, savory ham, and gooey Swiss cheese, all tucked inside a crispy tortilla. Finished off with a homemade creamy Parmesan Dijon sauce, these quesadillas are perfect for a quick weeknight meal or to impress guests at your next gathering. Ready in just 25 minutes, they offer a deliciously satisfying option that can be customized to suit your taste preferences. Whether paired with fresh salsa, guacamole, or served on a bed of greens, these quesadillas are sure to become a family favorite.
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
- 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 butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and chicken bouillon cube; cook for 1–2 minutes.
- Gradually add milk while whisking until thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in Dijon mustard and Parmesan cheese; keep warm.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and layer one tortilla with cheese, ham, breadcrumbs, chicken, sauce, and another tortilla on top.
- Cook until golden brown on both sides, about 3–4 minutes each side.
- Slice 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: 150g
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 70mg