Description
Delectable Chicken Cordon Bleu brings Swiss and French culinary traditions together in one irresistible dish. Crispy golden breading wraps around tender chicken, melted cheese, and savory ham, promising a mouthwatering experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 slices of ham
- 4 slices of Swiss cheese
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
Breading and Seasoning:
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Sauce and Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking dish with light cooking spray.
- Create uniform chicken breasts by gently pounding to consistent thickness, then season generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Carefully unfold each chicken breast and layer a slice of ham and Swiss cheese across the entire surface, ensuring complete coverage.
- Roll the chicken tightly from one end to the other, tucking in the sides to prevent filling from escaping, and secure with toothpicks.
- Set up a breading station with three separate shallow dishes: flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs.
- Carefully coat each chicken roll first in flour, shaking off excess, then dip into eggs, and finally roll in breadcrumbs until completely covered.
- Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken rolls until golden brown on all sides, approximately 2-3 minutes per side.
- Transfer seared chicken rolls to the prepared baking dish and place in preheated oven.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- While chicken bakes, prepare the cream sauce by whisking together heavy cream, chicken broth, Dijon mustard, and Parmesan cheese in a saucepan.
- Simmer sauce over medium heat, stirring constantly until it thickens and becomes smooth, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove chicken from oven, discard toothpicks, and generously drizzle with warm cream sauce before serving.
Notes
- Toast breadcrumbs beforehand for extra crispiness and golden-brown color that adds delightful crunch to the chicken’s exterior.
- Use thin-sliced ham and cheese to ensure even rolling and prevent bulky, uneven chicken cordon bleu.
- Skip toothpicks by tucking ham and cheese inside and using careful folding technique to create secure chicken rolls without puncturing.
- For gluten-free version, replace wheat flour and breadcrumbs with almond flour or gluten-free panko crumbs to maintain crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 530 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg