Description
This Chicken Cordon Bleu recipe is a classic and elegant dish that’s perfect for a special occasion or a delicious weeknight meal. Tender chicken breasts are filled with ham and Swiss cheese, then coated in a crispy breadcrumb mixture and baked to perfection.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 slices ham
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 1 1/2 cups Panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
Sauce:
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Chicken: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butterfly each chicken breast by slicing horizontally through the middle, taking care not to cut all the way through. Open the chicken breast up like a book. Lay the breast flat between 2 pieces of plastic wrap. Use a meat mallet or rolling pin to pound the chicken breasts into a thin, even layer. Sprinkle the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Fill and Roll Chicken: Place a slice of ham and a slice of Swiss cheese on each chicken breast. Gently roll up the chicken breast.
- Bread Chicken: In a shallow bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Set up a breading station with 2 shallow bowls; one of melted butter and one for the breading. Dip the chicken rolls in the melted butter and roll in the breadcrumbs until completely coated. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake the chicken for 35-40 minutes or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Make Sauce: To make the sauce, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the flour. Then, slowly pour in the milk while whisking to incorporate. Add the Dijon mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Season with salt.
- Serve: Spoon the sauce over the chicken.
Notes
- Chicken: You can use smaller chicken breasts if you prefer. Adjust the cooking time accordingly.
- Cheese and Ham: You can use your favorite types of cheese and ham for this recipe.
- Sauce: You can make the sauce ahead of time and reheat it when you’re ready to serve.
- Storage: Store leftover Chicken Cordon Bleu in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken roll-up
- Calories: 600kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
