Description
Chicken cordon bleu brings together delightful layers of tender chicken, savory ham, and melted Swiss cheese that create a classic comfort meal your family will adore. Crispy breading and rich inner filling make this French-inspired dish a guaranteed crowd-pleaser perfect for dinner.
Ingredients
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Main Proteins:
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- 4 slices cooked ham
- 6 slices Swiss cheese
Seasoning:
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
Coating:
- ½ cup seasoned bread crumbs
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Coat a 9×13 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray at 350°F, preparing a clean surface for your chicken.
- Sprinkle ¼ teaspoon salt and ⅛ teaspoon black pepper across the 4 chicken breast halves, ensuring even seasoning.
- Layer 1 slice of Swiss cheese and 1 slice of ham on top of each chicken breast, creating a delicious internal filling.
- Carefully roll each chicken breast tightly, trapping the cheese and ham inside your protein bundle.
- Secure each rolled chicken breast with 2-3 toothpicks to prevent unraveling during cooking.
- Pour ½ cup seasoned bread crumbs onto a flat plate and gently roll each chicken roll, coating completely.
- Arrange the breaded chicken rolls seam-side down in the prepared baking dish, ensuring they do not touch.
- Slide the baking dish into the preheated 350°F oven and bake for 30-35 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature.
- Remove toothpicks before serving your golden-brown chicken cordon bleu.
Notes
- Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness before rolling to ensure uniform cooking and prevent dry spots.
- Use toothpicks sparingly and remove them before serving to avoid accidentally biting into one.
- For a gluten-free version, swap traditional bread crumbs with crushed gluten-free crackers or almond meal.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like provolone or gruyère to add unique flavor complexity to the classic dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg