Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Chicken Cordon Bleu with Swiss Cheese Sauce, a dish that perfectly balances tender chicken breasts and savory turkey wrapped in a crispy breadcrumb coating. This delightful recipe is ideal for family gatherings, special occasions, or simply a comforting dinner at home. With its creamy Swiss cheese sauce drizzled over the top, every bite is guaranteed to satisfy. Easy to prepare and visually impressive, this dish will leave your guests raving about your culinary skills!
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 slices turkey
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 cup milk
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pound chicken breasts to about 1/2 inch thickness between plastic wrap.
- Layer turkey and Swiss cheese on each breast, roll tightly, and secure with toothpicks.
- Set up a breading station: flour in one dish, beaten eggs mixed with milk in another, and panko mixed with garlic powder in the third.
- Coat each roll first in flour, then egg mixture, and finally breadcrumbs.
- Sear rolls in a skillet with melted butter until golden brown on all sides.
- Transfer to a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Prepare Swiss cheese sauce by melting butter in a saucepan, whisking in flour and gradually adding milk until smooth; stir in Swiss cheese until melted.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 150mg