Description
Indulge in the classic French-American dish with this easy and delicious Chicken Cordon Bleu recipe. Tender chicken breasts filled with Swiss cheese and ham, coated in breadcrumbs, and baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
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Chicken Cordon Bleu:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 4 slices cooked ham
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
- toothpicks for securing
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pound Chicken: Place chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound to about 1/4-inch thickness.
- Fill and Roll: Place ham and Swiss cheese on each breast. Roll up tightly, tucking in sides, and secure with toothpicks.
- Coat Chicken: Dredge each chicken roll in flour, dip in beaten eggs, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Brown Chicken: Brown chicken in a skillet with olive oil or butter. Transfer to a baking dish.
- Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes until cooked through. Remove toothpicks before serving.
Notes
- Serve with a creamy Dijon sauce or garlic mashed potatoes for a classic pairing.
- For a lighter version, bake directly in the oven until golden and cooked through.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast roll
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 890 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 46 g
- Cholesterol: 185 mg
