Description
Chicken Cordon Bleu brings classic comfort right to your dinner table with tender chicken hugged by ham and melted Swiss cheese. Crispy golden breadcrumbs create the perfect crunchy exterior that makes this dish a total crowd-pleaser for family meals.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 700-800g)
- 4 thin slices of cooked ham
- 4 slices Swiss cheese (or Gruyere)
Coating Ingredients:
- ½ cup (60g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (120g) breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon milk
Seasoning:
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons melted butter or olive oil (for brushing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Place chicken breasts between plastic wrap. Use a meat mallet to pound them to 6-millimeter (¼-inch) thickness, ensuring even cooking.
- Sprinkle each flattened chicken breast with salt and pepper, distributing seasoning evenly across the surface.
- Layer one slice of ham precisely in the center of each seasoned chicken breast.
- Place one slice of Swiss cheese directly on top of the ham, matching the ham’s dimensions.
- Carefully roll the chicken around the ham and cheese, tucking in edges to prevent filling from escaping.
- Secure each rolled breast with 2-3 toothpicks to maintain shape during cooking.
- Spread 60 grams (½ cup) of flour on a flat plate for dredging.
- Whisk 2 large eggs with 1 tablespoon milk in a separate shallow bowl.
- Combine 120 grams (1 cup) breadcrumbs with garlic and onion powder in another dish.
- Roll each chicken roll first in flour, then egg mixture, and finally coat thoroughly with seasoned breadcrumbs.
- Position rolls seam-side down on prepared baking sheet, keeping space between them.
- Brush each roll with 2 tablespoons melted butter or olive oil for extra golden color.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until breadcrumbs turn golden and internal temperature reaches 75°C (165°F).
- Remove from oven and let rest 5 minutes before removing toothpicks and serving.
Notes
- Pounding the chicken evenly helps create uniform rolls that cook consistently and look professionally prepared.
- Securing rolls with toothpicks prevents them from unraveling during baking and ensures a neat presentation.
- Mixing garlic and onion powder into breadcrumbs adds extra flavor depth to the crispy coating.
- Letting the rolls rest after baking allows the cheese to set and prevents burning your mouth when eating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg