Chicken Cordon Bleu Quesadillas
These chicken cordon bleu quesadillas are a delicious twist on a classic French dish, combining tender grilled chicken, savory deli ham, and oozy melted cheese with a creamy Dijon sauce. Perfect for a quick meal or party appetizer, this easy chicken cordon bleu quesadilla recipe is a family favorite!
Ingredients
- 2 8-10 inch flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup grilled chicken breast, sliced
- 2-3 slices deli ham
- 4 slices Swiss or Provolone cheese
- 2 tablespoons toasted breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 chicken bouillon cube
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Dash of hot sauce (optional)
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Make the sauce: Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and chicken bouillon cube, cooking for 1-2 minutes to eliminate the raw flour taste.
- Gradually add the milk while whisking continuously until the mixture is smooth. Stir in the Dijon mustard and an optional dash of hot sauce for a little spice.
- Cook the sauce for about 5 minutes until it thickens, then remove from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese. Keep warm on low heat.
- Assemble the quesadilla: In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Place one tortilla into the pan.
- Layer half of the Swiss cheese, followed by ham, a sprinkle of breadcrumbs, and the grilled chicken slices. Drizzle 2 spoonfuls of the warm sauce over the chicken, sprinkle with more breadcrumbs, and top with the remaining cheese.
- Place the second tortilla on top and press gently.
- Cook the quesadilla: Cook the quesadilla for 2-3 minutes per side or until the tortilla turns golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is melted. Flip carefully using a spatula to avoid spillage.
- Transfer to a cutting board, slice into quarters, and serve with the remaining Dijon sauce for dipping.
Notes
Be sure to cook your quesadilla over medium heat. If your heat is too hot, the quesadilla will be golden brown before the cheese is melted and the fillings are warmed through. Store bought breaded chicken may be used instead of adding breadcrumbs. Grated cheese may be used instead of sliced cheese. The exact amount of ingredients may vary depending on how much you add to your quesadilla! This recipe has enough sauce for several quesadillas. It’s easy to make as many quesadillas as you want! You can make your own breadcrumbs by putting bread heels in a food processor and processing them until they are in crumbs. Bake them at 350 degrees for about 5 minutes.