Chicken Cordon Bleu Quesadillas (Print-Friendly Format)
Savor melty chicken, ham, and cheese quesadillas paired with a velvety Parmesan Dijon sauce. Quick, hearty, and satisfying.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Quesadillas
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2 20-25 cm flour tortillas
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60 ml grilled chicken breast, sliced
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2-3 slices deli ham
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4 slices Swiss cheese or Provolone cheese
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28 g toasted breadcrumbs
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28 g unsalted butter, melted
→ Parmesan Dijon Sauce
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28 g unsalted butter
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8 g plain flour
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240 ml whole milk
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1 chicken bouillon cube
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15 ml Dijon mustard
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a dash of hot sauce (optional)
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50 g freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
# How to Make It:
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Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and add chicken bouillon. Cook for 1-2 minutes, whisking continually. Gradually pour in milk while whisking to prevent lumps. Mix in Dijon mustard and hot sauce. Cook, stirring, for approximately 5 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Keep sauce warm over low heat.
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Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Place one tortilla in the skillet. Arrange one layer of sliced cheese onto the tortilla, followed by a layer of ham and a sprinkle of toasted breadcrumbs. Layer more cheese, then add sliced chicken and drizzle with a couple of spoonfuls of the prepared sauce. Sprinkle more breadcrumbs and add a final layer of cheese. Top with the second tortilla.
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Cook quesadilla until the bottom tortilla is golden brown. Carefully flip and continue to cook until the opposite side is also golden and crisp, ensuring the cheese is fully melted and fillings are heated through.
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Remove quesadilla from skillet, cut into slices, and serve immediately with the reserved Parmesan Dijon sauce.
# Extra Tips:
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Maintain medium heat to prevent browning the tortilla before the interior is fully heated and cheese is melted.
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Store-bought breaded chicken can substitute for grilled chicken and breadcrumbs.
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Grated cheese may be used instead of sliced cheese for easier melting.
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Sauce quantity yields enough for multiple quesadillas; scale the main components as needed.
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For homemade breadcrumbs, process bread in a food processor and toast at 175°C for 5 minutes.