Description
Indulge in the mouthwatering delight of Chicken Cordon Bleu, a classic dish that elevates any dining experience. This recipe features tender chicken breasts filled with savory chicken ham and melty Swiss cheese, all enveloped in a crispy breadcrumb coating. Topped with a creamy Dijon-Parmesan sauce, this dish is not only impressive but also easy to prepare, making it perfect for family dinners or special occasions. With every bite, you’ll enjoy the perfect balance of flavors and textures that will leave your guests raving about your culinary skills.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 slices of chicken chicken chicken ham
- 4 slices of Swiss cheese
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pound each chicken breast to about ¼ inch thickness and layer with chicken chicken chicken ham and Swiss cheese. Roll tightly and secure with toothpicks.
- Dredge rolls in the flour mixture, dip in beaten eggs, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sear each roll for about 2–3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer to a baking dish and bake uncovered for approximately 20–25 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- For the sauce, melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour, then gradually add milk along with Dijon mustard and Parmesan cheese until thickened.
- Remove toothpicks from rolls, slice into rounds, drizzle with sauce, and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking and Frying
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Chicken Cordon Bleu piece (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 125mg