Chicken Cordon Bleu (Print Version)

Golden tortillas filled with chicken, ham, gooey cheese, and a creamy Dijon Parmesan drizzle. Perfect bite every time.

# Ingredients:

→ Quesadillas

01 - 2 tablespoons melted butter

02 - 4 slices Swiss or Provolone cheese

03 - 2-3 slices deli ham

04 - 1/4 cup grilled chicken breast, sliced

05 - 2 8-10 inch flour tortillas

06 - 2 tablespoons toasted breadcrumbs

→ Parmesan Dijon Sauce

07 - 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

08 - 1 cup milk

09 - Dash hot sauce (optional)

10 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

11 - Salt and pepper to taste

12 - 1 chicken bouillon cube

13 - 2 tablespoons butter

14 - 1 tablespoon flour

# Steps:

01 - In a medium saucepan, melt some butter at medium heat. Stir in the flour and the chicken bouillon, cooking for about a minute or so. Gradually pour in the milk while whisking. Add the Dijon mustard and hot sauce, and keep whisking for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens up. Take it off the heat, stir in the grated Parmesan, and season lightly with salt and pepper. Let it stay warm on low heat.

02 - Heat up a large skillet over medium and melt some butter in it. Lay one tortilla flat on the buttered skillet. Add a layer of sliced cheese, then a few slices of ham, sprinkle some breadcrumbs, toss on the chicken, and drizzle some sauce on top. Add more cheese, a little extra breadcrumbs, and cover with the second tortilla. Cook until the first side is golden, flip it carefully, and wait until the other side’s crispy and golden too.

03 - When the quesadilla is ready, take it out of the pan and cut it into portions. Use the leftover sauce for dipping and dig in.

# Notes and Tips:

01 - Cook over medium heat for gooey cheese and toasty tortillas without burning.

02 - Pre-made breaded chicken is an easy swap for breadcrumbs.

03 - If you'd rather, grated cheese works just as well as sliced.

04 - The sauce makes enough for several quesadillas, so you can make more if needed.

05 - You can make breadcrumbs yourself by blending old bread and toasting it in the oven at 350°F for about 5 minutes.

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