All the flavors of classic chicken cordon bleu — tender chicken, smoky ham, and melted Swiss cheese — wrapped up in a crispy flatbread quesadilla that you can have on the table in under 20 minutes. It’s an ingenious weeknight shortcut that doesn’t cut corners on taste, and using a flatout wrap keeps the whole thing lighter and crispier than a traditional flour tortilla. Serve with a side of Dijon mustard or light honey mustard for dipping and you’ve got a meal that feels fancy enough for company but easy enough for any Tuesday night.
- • Swap: Use deli turkey breast instead of ham for a slightly lighter take that works just as beautifully with the Swiss and chicken.
- • Make-ahead: Shred cooked chicken ahead of time and refrigerate; assembly takes under 5 minutes when you’re ready to cook.
- • Storage: Quesadillas are best fresh, but leftovers reheat well in a skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes per side.
- • Variation: Add a light spread of Dijon mustard inside the quesadilla before assembly for a sharper cordon bleu flavor.
- • Serving: Slice into triangles and serve with a simple green salad and a small bowl of honey mustard dipping sauce on the side.
Anyone who has been following me for awhile knows that Flatout breads are used weekly in my household, there is so much you can do with them. I make simple dinners, easy breakfast and even delicious desserts with their products, if you search “Flatout” on my blog you will find several creations! I teamed up once again with the awesome company, who by the way is now endorsed by Weight Watchers, to bring you yet another simple and tasty meal idea. These chicken cordon bleu quesadillas are so good and can be whipped up in just a few minutes. Makes a great lunch or dinner at just 7 freestyle smart points..
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Chicken cordon bleu flatout quesadillas
Ingredients
- 2 original flatout wraps, I used the Italian lights
- 6 oz cooked chicken, cut in strips
- 6 slices 100g lean deli ham
- 2 slices light swiss cheese, 19g slices, pic below of the nutri info for my brand
- 2 Tbsp light ranch dressing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F
- Lay out your wraps and place 3 oz of chicken in the bottom half, top with 3 slices of ham and 1 slice of swiss cheese.
- Put your dressing in a small zip lock bag and cut of a tiny hole, drizzle half over each wrap so your getting 1T on each.
- Fold wraps over and bake in oven for 15 minutes.
- Cut each wrap into 3 and serve warm.
- Makes 2 quesadillas at 7 freestyle smart points each (9PP) nutritional info per serving, Calories 385...Fat 12.6g..Sat fat 3.9g..Carbs 16.6g...Fiber 9.2g...Sugars 1.1g..Sodium 1069.3mg...Protein 51.6g
