Description
Chicken Cordon Bleu delivers pure comfort straight from your kitchen, with golden-crisp chicken hugging melted cheese and savory ham inside. Delicious layers of flavor make this classic dish a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that brings smiles around your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 chicken breasts
- 4 ham slices
- 4 swiss cheese slices
Coating:
- 1 cup flour
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups breadcrumbs
Sauce and Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
- salt
- pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. Grab chicken breasts and pound them until they’re uniformly thin using a meat mallet.
- Layer one slice of ham and one slice of Swiss cheese onto each flattened chicken breast. Roll the chicken tightly, securing each bundle with 2-3 toothpicks.
- Create a breading station with 1 cup flour, 2 beaten eggs, and 2 cups breadcrumbs. Carefully coat each chicken roll first in flour, then eggs, then breadcrumbs.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the breaded chicken rolls for 3-4 minutes, rotating to achieve golden brown color on all sides.
- Transfer browned chicken rolls to a baking dish. Slide into the 375°F oven and bake for 22-25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Pour in 1 cup heavy cream and 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard. Whisk continuously for 4-5 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Remove toothpicks from chicken. Slice each roll diagonally and drizzle generously with the creamy Dijon sauce before serving.
Notes
- Choose chicken breasts that are similar in size to ensure even cooking and consistent thickness throughout the dish.
- Use a sharp knife and steady hand when pounding chicken to prevent tearing or uneven surfaces that could impact rolling and breading.
- Secure chicken rolls tightly with toothpicks to prevent them from unraveling during cooking and ensure a neat presentation.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular breadcrumbs with almond meal or crushed gluten-free crackers to maintain the crispy exterior.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 560 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg