Description
Succulent chicken cordon bleu elevates classic comfort food with Swiss cheese and ham nestled inside golden-crusted poultry. Crispy exterior and melted filling create a luxurious dining experience you’ll savor with every delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 slices of ham
- 4 slices of Swiss cheese
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Liquid and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C), ensuring the cooking environment is properly prepared for the chicken cordon bleu.
- Gently flatten chicken breasts using a meat mallet, creating an even surface for consistent cooking and easier rolling.
- Layer a slice of ham and cheese onto each chicken breast, carefully rolling the meat tightly and securing with toothpicks to maintain the compact shape.
- Create three distinct coating stations: first bowl with flour, second bowl with whisked eggs and milk, third bowl with seasoned breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.
- Methodically coat each chicken roll by first dredging in flour, then dipping in egg mixture, and finally rolling in the seasoned breadcrumb mixture for a crispy exterior.
- Warm butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, quickly searing the chicken rolls until they develop a golden-brown crust, which enhances flavor and texture.
- Transfer the seared chicken rolls to a baking dish, placing them carefully to ensure even heat distribution.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, verifying the internal temperature reaches 165°F to guarantee the chicken is thoroughly cooked.
- While the chicken bakes, prepare the creamy sauce by combining heavy cream, chicken broth, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a saucepan, simmering until the mixture thickens and develops a rich consistency.
- Remove chicken from the oven, drizzle with the prepared sauce, and serve immediately while the dish remains warm and the sauce is smooth.
Notes
- Chicken thickness matters for even cooking, so use a meat mallet to pound breasts uniformly, preventing dry or undercooked sections.
- Toothpicks can be challenging to remove, so consider using kitchen twine for a cleaner presentation and easier serving.
- For a gluten-free version, swap wheat flour and breadcrumbs with almond flour or crushed gluten-free crackers to maintain crispy texture.
- replace heavy cream with Greek yogurt or half-and-half, and use reduced-fat cheese to cut calories without sacrificing flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 526 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 39 g
- Cholesterol: 175 mg