Chicken Cordon Bleu Quesadillas
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Chicken Cordon Bleu Quesadillas, a delightful twist on a classic dish! These easy-to-make quesadillas are loaded with savory grilled chicken, gooey cheese, and a rich Parmesan Dijon sauce, all wrapped in crispy tortillas. Ready in just about 25 minutes, they are perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Kids and adults alike will adore this cheesy treat, and the recipe is easily customizable to fit your family’s tastes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 flour tortilla (8–10 inch)
- ¼ cup grilled chicken breast (sliced)
- 4 slices of Swiss or Provolone cheese
- 2 tablespoons toasted breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 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 creamy Parmesan Dijon sauce by melting butter in a saucepan. Whisk in flour and chicken bouillon until combined. Gradually add milk while whisking to avoid lumps. Stir in Dijon mustard and optional hot sauce until thickened. Add grated Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Place one tortilla in the skillet and layer with cheese, sliced grilled chicken, toasted breadcrumbs, and more cheese. Drizzle with warm sauce before topping with another tortilla.
- Cook each side for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Slice into wedges and serve with remaining sauce for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (150g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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