Chicken Cordon Bleu
Experience the mouthwatering combination of crispy chicken, savory ham, and creamy Swiss cheese with this chicken cordon bleu recipe. Perfect for any occasion, this dish transforms a simple meal into a culinary celebration. Impress your guests or treat yourself to an extraordinary dinner that promises to delight every palate.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz thinly sliced deli ham
- 8 oz Swiss cheese, sliced
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place each chicken breast between plastic wrap and pound until about 1/2 inch thick.
- Lay out flattened breasts; top with ham and Swiss cheese. Roll tightly and secure with toothpicks or kitchen twine.
- Set up a breading station: flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in another, panko breadcrumbs in a third. Dredge rolls in flour, dip in egg, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Place on a greased baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for five minutes before slicing into medallions and serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 960mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 110mg