Chicken Cordon Bleu Quesadillas: A Deliciously Cheesy Twist
Chicken Cordon Bleu Quesadillas: A deliciously cheesy twist with chicken, ham, and Swiss cheese, served with a creamy Parmesan Dijon sauce. Perfect for lunch or dinner!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 1 quesadilla
- Category: Main Dish, Quesadilla
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 8–10 inch flour tortilla
- 1/4 cup grilled chicken breast, sliced
- 2–3 slices deli ham
- 4 slices Swiss or Provolone cheese
- 2 tbsp toasted breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- Parmesan Dijon Sauce:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 chicken bouillon cube
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- Dash hot sauce (optional)
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat.
- Layer chicken, ham, and cheese on one half of the tortilla. Fold in half and press gently.
- Brush outside with melted butter and sprinkle with toasted breadcrumbs.
- Cook in skillet 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cheese melts.
- Prepare Sauce: Melt 2 tbsp butter in a saucepan. Whisk in flour to form roux.
- Gradually whisk in milk, crumble in bouillon cube, add Dijon mustard and hot sauce if using. Stir until thickened.
- Remove from heat, stir in Parmesan cheese, season with salt and pepper.
- Serve quesadillas warm with sauce on the side or drizzled on top.
Notes
- Use any favorite cheese if Swiss or Provolone aren’t available.
- Optional: add fresh herbs like parsley for garnish.