Hi, I’m Sam from dishfoody.com, where comforting classics get a fresh twist. Chicken Cordon Bleu Quesadillas fuse crispy chicken, smoky ham, and gooey Swiss cheese with creamy Dijon mustard sauce. Golden flour tortillas deliver cordon bleu elegance in handheld form ready in 25 minutes for 4 servings.
Why This Recipe Works
- Layered melty perfection: Cheese melts into ham + chicken creating sealed flavor pockets.
- Dijon brightness: Cuts richness with tangy mustard punch.
- Medium heat mastery: Golden crisp tortillas without burning fillings.
- Toasted breadcrumb crunch: Adds cordon bleu authenticity + texture contrast.
- Parmesan sauce luxury: Elevates quesadilla to restaurant sophistication.
Ingredients & Prep
Quesadilla Filling:
2 cups cooked chicken breast, sliced or shredded
8 slices deli ham
1½ cups shredded Swiss cheese
½ cup shredded mozzarella
8 flour tortillas (8-inch)
¼ cup Dijon mustard
Breadcrumb Crunch:
½ cup panko breadcrumbs, toasted
2 tbsp melted butter
Parmesan Dijon Sauce:
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp flour
1 cup milk
2 tbsp grated Parmesan
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
Salt + pepper
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Make sauce: Melt butter, whisk flour 1 minute. Add milk; thicken 3 minutes.
- Stir in Parmesan, Dijon, salt, pepper. Keep warm.
- Toast panko in dry skillet until golden; set aside.
- Assemble: Spread mustard on tortilla half. Layer Swiss, 2 ham slices, chicken, mozzarella.
- Sprinkle breadcrumbs; top with more cheese. Fold tortilla.
- Cook in buttered skillet medium heat 3 minutes per side until golden + melty.
- Slice into wedges; serve with Parmesan Dijon sauce.
Flavor Variations
| Variation Key | Add/Swap | Resulting Twist |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Bleu | Buffalo chicken + blue cheese | Game day heat |
| Pesto Provolone | Pesto + provolone + prosciutto | Italian evenings |
| BBQ Bacon | BBQ chicken + bacon + cheddar | Smoky comfort |
| Spicy Honey | Jalapeños + honey mustard | Sweet heat fusion |
Storage Tips
Refrigerate 3 days; reheat 350°F oven 8 minutes or air fryer 375°F 4 minutes. Freeze 1 month between parchment.
FAQs
Cheese not melting? Cover skillet first 2 minutes + lower heat slightly.
Tortillas tearing? Use medium heat; warm tortillas briefly before filling.
Sauce too thick? Whisk in milk 1 tbsp at time over low heat.
Conclusion
Chicken Cordon Bleu Quesadillas transform French elegance into casual comfort crispy, melty, mustard-kissed perfection.
PrintChicken Cordon Bleu Quesadilla Recipe
Chicken Cordon Bleu Quesadilla transforms classic French dish into crispy handheld perfection with golden grilled chicken, smoky Black Forest ham, nutty Gruyère and Swiss cheeses, and creamy Dijon-Parmesan dipping sauce. Perfect fusion lunch blending quesadilla crunch with cordon bleu elegance.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yield: 4 quesadillas 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients
- 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch burrito size)
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded
- 8 slices Black Forest deli ham
- 1½ cups shredded Gruyère cheese
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Dijon Cream Sauce:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- ½ cup grated Parmesan
- Salt, pepper, pinch cayenne
Instructions
- 1. Make sauce: Melt butter in saucepan over medium. Whisk in flour; cook 1 minute. Slowly whisk in milk. Add Dijon, Parmesan, salt, pepper, cayenne. Simmer until thickened (3-4 minutes). Keep warm.
- 2. Heat large skillet over medium. Spread 1 tbsp butter on one side of tortilla. Place butter-side down in skillet.
- 3. Layer half tortilla: ½ cup Gruyère, 2 ham slices, ½ cup chicken, ¼ cup Swiss, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard drizzle. Fold empty half over filling or top with second tortilla.
- 4. Cook 3-4 minutes until golden. Flip carefully; cook 2-3 minutes more until cheese melts and tortilla crisps. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
- 5. Cut into wedges. Serve immediately with warm Dijon cream sauce.
Notes
- Gruyère essential for nutty cordon bleu authenticity; Swiss milder backup.
- Room temperature filling ingredients melt evenly without overheating tortilla.
- Black Forest ham superior smoky flavor to generic deli ham.
- Make sauce ahead; reheats microwave with splash milk.
- Substitute rotisserie chicken for ultimate weeknight ease.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 780
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1980mg
- Fat: 48g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 52g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
Keywords: chicken cordon bleu quesadilla, ham cheese quesadilla, dijon quesadilla