Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Chicken Cordon Bleu Quesadillas, a scrumptious twist on the classic dish that combines savory ham, tender chicken, and gooey cheese—all wrapped up in a crispy tortilla. With a homemade creamy Parmesan Dijon sauce drizzled inside, these quesadillas are not only quick to make but also perfect for any meal—lunch, dinner, or a casual gathering with friends.
Ingredients
- Flour tortillas
- Grilled chicken breast
- Deli ham
- Swiss or Provolone cheese
- Parmesan cheese
- Dijon mustard
- Toasted breadcrumbs
Instructions
- For the sauce, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1–2 minutes. Gradually add milk while whisking until smooth. Stir in Dijon mustard and hot sauce (if using) and cook until thickened. Remove from heat and mix in Parmesan cheese.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Place a tortilla in the skillet and layer with cheese, ham, toasted breadcrumbs, grilled chicken, and more cheese. Drizzle with sauce and top with another tortilla.
- Cook until golden brown on both sides, then slice and serve with remaining sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (200g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg