Chicken Cordon Bleu Quesadillas: A Fast and Flavorful Twist
A quick and creamy twist on Chicken Cordon Bleu, layered in warm flour tortillas with Swiss cheese and halal-friendly turkey ham. Topped with a zesty Parmesan Dijon sauce for a satisfying main course.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Total Time: 25
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Quick Dinner Recipes
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Flour Tortillas (2, 8-10 inch)
Grilled Chicken Breast (1/2 cup, sliced)
Halal Turkey Ham (4-6 slices)
Swiss or Provolone Cheese (8 slices or 1/2 cup shredded)
Toasted Breadcrumbs (4 tablespoons)
Butter (2 tablespoons, melted)
Mayonnaise (1/2 cup)
Parmesan Cheese (1/4 cup, grated)
Mustard (1 tablespoon, gluten-free hot sauce or vinegar-based for tang)
Lemon Juice (1 tablespoon)
Instructions
Preheat skillet over medium heat
Place 1 tortilla in skillet; spread 1 tbsp melted butter
Layer 4 turkey ham slices, 4 cheese slices, and 1/4 cup chicken slices on half of the tortilla
Top with remaining cheese slices
Sprinkle 2 tbsp breadcrumbs over the filling
Cover with second tortilla and spread 1 tbsp melted butter on the top
Cook until gold-brown and crisp (3-4 minutes per side)
Repeat with remaining ingredients
In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, Parmesan, mustard, and lemon juice to make sauce
Serve quesadillas with sauce on the side
Notes
Use fully cooked chicken breast for safety
For gluten-free option, substitute certified gluten-free tortillas and check breadcrumbs for gluten
Cheese melts better when spread thinly or shredded
Leftovers store well in airtight containers
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 920
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 1800mg
- Fat: 68g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 280mg