Description
Chicken Cordon Bleu brings together juicy chicken, melted Swiss cheese, and savory ham in a crispy golden coating that delights dinner crowds. Stuffing tender chicken breasts with classic ingredients creates a simple yet satisfying meal perfect for your weeknight menu.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 16 ounces chicken breasts
- 200 grams ham
- 150 grams light havarti cheese
- 20 grams parmesan cheese
Coating Ingredients:
- ¾ cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon dried garlic
- ⅛ teaspoon dried chili
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Binding Ingredients:
- 1 small egg
- 1 egg white
- 1 tablespoon skim milk
Instructions
- Slice 3 small chicken breasts into 4 thin fillets using a sharp knife.
- Gently pound each chicken fillet to ¼-inch thickness using a meat mallet.
- Sprinkle a pinch of salt and pepper onto each chicken fillet.
- Layer one slice of ham and half a slice of light havarti cheese on each fillet.
- Carefully roll each fillet tightly, keeping the cheese and ham inside.
- Position the rolls seam-side down in a clean baking tray.
- Whisk 1 small egg, 1 egg white, and 1 tablespoon skim milk in a medium bowl.
- Combine ¾ cup whole wheat breadcrumbs, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp dried parsley, ½ tsp dried garlic, ⅛ tsp dried chili, and ⅛ tsp salt in another bowl.
- Dunk each chicken roll into the egg mixture, coating completely.
- Transfer the egg-coated roll into the breadcrumb mixture, rotating to cover all sides.
- Return the breaded rolls to the baking tray, maintaining space between them.
- Sprinkle 20 grams of parmesan cheese evenly over the top of the rolls.
- Bake at 450°F for 22 minutes until the coating turns golden and cheese begins to melt.
Notes
- Slice chicken breasts carefully to create even, thin fillets that cook uniformly and prevent dry spots.
- Pound the chicken gently to ensure a consistent thickness, which helps the rolls cook evenly and stay tender.
- Roll the chicken tightly and secure with toothpicks if needed to prevent the filling from falling out during baking.
- For a gluten-free version, replace breadcrumbs with crushed gluten-free crackers or almond meal to maintain a crispy exterior.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 354 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 770 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg