Description
Enjoy the delicious fusion of Chicken Cordon Bleu and quesadillas with this flavorful recipe. Crispy tortillas filled with grilled chicken, deli ham, melted cheese, and a creamy Parmesan Dijon sauce.
Ingredients
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Quesadillas:
- 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
Parmesan Dijon Sauce:
- 2 T. butter
- 1 T. flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 chicken bouillon cube
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Dash hot sauce (optional)
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Make the sauce: Melt butter in a medium-sized saucepan. Whisk in flour, add chicken bouillon, and cook for 1-2 minutes. Slowly add milk while whisking. Add mustard and hot sauce. Continue cooking and whisking for about 5 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat, add Parmesan cheese, and stir. Keep warm over low heat.
- Make the quesadilla:
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add one tortilla shell to skillet.
- Add one layer of sliced cheese.
- Add a layer of ham.
- Sprinkle with breadcrumbs.
- Add another layer of cheese.
- Add a layer of sliced chicken.
- Drizzle with a couple spoonfuls of sauce.
- Sprinkle with more breadcrumbs.
- Add a layer of cheese.
- Top with another tortilla shell.
- Cook until the bottom tortilla is golden brown. Flip and continue to cook until the other side is brown.
- Cut into slices and serve with remaining sauce.
Notes
- Be sure to cook your quesadilla over medium heat to ensure the cheese is melted and fillings are warmed through.
- Store-bought breaded chicken can be used instead of adding breadcrumbs.
- Grated cheese can be used instead of sliced cheese.
- Exact ingredient amounts may vary depending on personal preference.
- This recipe makes enough sauce for several quesadillas, allowing for customization based on servings needed.
- Homemade breadcrumbs can be made by processing bread heels in a food processor and baking at 350 degrees for about 5 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-Fry
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Chicken Cordon Bleu, Quesadillas, Fusion Recipe, Easy Dinner
