Mediterranean Chicken Cordon Bleu Quesadilla

This Mediterranean Chicken Cordon Bleu Quesadilla has a crispy golden outside and a warm, cheesy, flavorful filling. We prepare these quesadillas with cooked chicken, turkey ham, mozzarella cheese, feta cheese, spinach, red onion, garlic, oregano, paprika, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, parsley, and tortillas. These quesadillas have approximately 480 calories and 34 g of net carbs. We make these quesadillas in about 30 minutes. This Mediterranean Chicken Cordon Bleu Quesadilla is ideal for lunch, dinner, quick meals, family gatherings, casual parties, game nights, or satisfying snack cravings. You can serve these quesadillas with Greek Salad, Cucumber Tomato Salad, Tzatziki, Hummus, or Garlic Greek Yogurt Dip.

STATS:

• Course: Lunch, Dinner
• No. of Calories: 480 kcal
• Diet: Mediterranean
• Prep time: 15 minutes
• Cuisine: Mediterranean, American
• Cook time: 15 minutes
• Portion size: 1 quesadilla
• Cooking mode: Stovetop
• Total servings: 4
• Difficulty level: Easy
• Total time: 30 minutes

TOOLS:

• Skillet
• Bowl
• Knife
• Cutting board
• Spatula
• Measuring spoons

INGREDIENTS:

CHICKEN FILLING:

• 2 cups chicken
• 4 slices turkey ham
• 1 cup mozzarella
• ½ cup feta cheese
• 1 cup spinach
• ¼ cup red onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp oregano
• ½ tsp paprika
• ½ tsp black pepper
• One tbsp. lemon juice
• 2 tbsp parsley

QUESADILLAS:

• 4 tortillas
• Dijon mustard, one tbsp.

INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR SUBSTITUTIONS:

CHICKEN:

• We use cooked chicken to provide a tender, protein-rich filling. As a replacement, you can use rotisserie chicken or cooked chicken thighs.

TURKEY HAM:

• Turkey ham provides the classic cordon bleu flavor. As an alternative, you can use cooked chicken ham or regular ham.

MOZZARELLA:

• Mozzarella provides a creamy, melted texture to the quesadillas. You can also use provolone or Monterey Jack.

FETA CHEESE:

• Feta adds a salty and tangy Mediterranean flavor. As another choice, we could utilize goat cheese or ricotta cheese.

SPINACH:

• Spinach adds freshness, color, and nutrients to the filling. As a further choice, we may utilize baby kale or arugula.

TORTILLAS:

• Tortillas provide a hearty base for the quesadillas. You can also use regular tortillas or low-carb tortillas.

OLIVE OIL:

• Olive oil adds Mediterranean flavor and helps cook the filling. Avocado oil could be utilized as a perfect choice.

DIJON MUSTARD:

• Dijon mustard gives the filling a delicious cordon bleu flavor. As a different option, we might utilize mustard.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Preheat the olive oil in a pan.
2. Slowly cook the garlic and red onion for about two minutes.
3. Cook the spinach till wilted.
4. Include the parsley, chicken, Dijon mustard, turkey ham, lemon juice, oregano, salt, paprika, and black pepper.
5. Whisk all the elements and cook for just 2 minutes.
6. Put 1 tortilla in a pan, include the feta, mozzarella, and chicken filling on 1 half.
7. We fold the tortilla and cook for about two minutes.
8. Cook till the cheese melts and become golden.
9. Make more with the leftover filling and tortillas.
10. Cut into slices and then serve the quesadillas hot.

TIPS:

• We utilize already-cooked chicken to save preparation time.
• Avoid including a lot of filling to the tortillas.
• Cook on a normal flame to avoid burning.
• Strain out the spinach perfectly to prevent soggy quesadillas.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

FRESH & MEDITERRANEAN:

• Greek Salad
• Cucumber Tomato Salad
• Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
• Lemon Herb Salad
• Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables

DIPS & SAUCES:

• Tzatziki
• Hummus
• Garlic Greek Yogurt Dip
• Lemon Herb Yogurt Sauce
• Roasted Red Pepper Dip

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• Put the cooled quesadillas in an airtight box and refrigerate them for almost 3 to 4 days.

FREEZER:

• Cover the quesadillas separately and store them for almost 2 months.

FAQs:

Will we include Kalamata olives?

• Yes, you can use chopped Kalamata olives will deliver an excellent Mediterranean flavor.

May we prepare the filling earlier?

• You can prepare the filling and keep it in the fridge for two days.

Could we utilize different cheese?

• Yes, you can use goat or provolone cheese as per your choice.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Proteins: 39 g

Caloric Content: 480 kcal

Net carbs: 34 g

Sodium: 850 mg

Fiber: 5 g

Sugar: 3 g

Fats: 21 g

Portion Size: 1 quesadilla

Total carbs: 39 g