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Chicken Cordon Bleu Quesadillas

Irresistible Chicken Cordon Bleu Quesadillas You’ll Love

Transform the beloved flavors of chicken cordon bleu into delicious quesadillas with crispy tortillas and a creamy sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 1 minute
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 quesadillas
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Quesadilla
  • 4 pieces Flour Tortillas 8-10 inch size for best foldability
  • 2 cups Grilled Chicken Breast or store-bought breaded chicken
  • 1 cup Deli Ham your favorite deli variety
  • 1 cup Swiss or Provolone Cheese or your favorite melting cheese
  • 1/4 cup Toasted Breadcrumbs homemade or store-bought
  • 2 tablespoons Melted Butter or olive oil for a healthier choice
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Butter for sauce base
  • 2 tablespoons Flour thickening agent
  • 1 cup Milk any type of milk
  • 1 cube Chicken Bouillon Cube or chicken stock
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard or whole grain mustard
  • 1 dash Hot Sauce optional for spice
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Whisk in 2 tablespoons of flour and cook for about 1 minute. Gradually pour in 1 cup of milk while stirring until it thickens, about 3-5 minutes. Stir in one chicken bouillon cube, 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard, and a dash of hot sauce. Mix in ¼ cup of Parmesan cheese and keep warm.
  2. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of melted butter over medium heat until it sizzles. Have flour tortillas ready for layering.
  3. Place one tortilla in the skillet, warm slightly. Layer with ½ cup of cheese, slices of deli ham, ½ cup of shredded chicken, and ¼ cup of breadcrumbs, then drizzle with some creamy sauce before adding another tortilla on top.
  4. Cook for about 3-4 minutes, check for golden-brown color on the bottom. Carefully flip and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until cheese melts and tortilla is golden.
  5. Remove quesadilla from skillet, let rest for 1 minute, slice into wedges, and serve immediately with reserved creamy sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1quesadillaCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Maintain medium heat for a crispy exterior while melting the cheese perfectly. You can substitute fillings and experiment with different cheeses.

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