Description
Chicken Cordon Bleu delivers pure comfort wrapped in a golden, crispy coating that makes dinner feel special. Tender chicken stuffed with melted Swiss cheese and ham creates a delightful main course your family will devour.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 4 chicken breasts
- 4 slices ham
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
Dry Ingredients:
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Wet Ingredients and Seasonings:
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
Instructions
- Carefully butterfly each chicken breast horizontally, creating a pocket that opens like a book without cutting completely through.
- Place chicken between plastic wrap and pound to a uniform ¼-inch thickness using a meat mallet.
- Sprinkle ¼ tsp salt and ⅛ tsp black pepper across both sides of your chicken breasts.
- Lay one slice of Swiss cheese and one slice of ham inside the center of each flattened chicken breast.
- Roll the chicken tightly around the cheese and ham, then secure each roll with 2-3 toothpicks to prevent unraveling.
- Prepare three shallow dishes: fill first with ½ cup flour, second with 2 beaten eggs, and third with 1 cup breadcrumbs.
- Coat each chicken roll first in flour, then dunk completely in egg, and finally roll thoroughly in breadcrumbs.
- Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes until oil shimmers.
- Carefully place chicken rolls in hot skillet, cooking 4-5 minutes per side until exterior turns golden brown.
- Verify internal temperature reaches 165°F using a meat thermometer before removing from heat.
- Remove all toothpicks from chicken rolls.
- Whisk ¼ cup sour cream, 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, and 1 tbsp chopped parsley in a small bowl for dipping sauce.
- Plate chicken rolls immediately and serve with prepared sauce alongside.
Notes
- Butterflying the chicken breasts helps them cook evenly and creates a perfect pocket for cheese and ham.
- Pounding the chicken to an even thickness ensures consistent cooking and a tender texture.
- Securing the rolls with toothpicks prevents the filling from leaking during cooking, so your chicken stays beautifully rolled.
- Letting the breaded chicken rest for 5-10 minutes before frying helps the coating stick better and creates a crispier exterior.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg