Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this crispy and creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu recipe, featuring tender chicken breasts stuffed with Swiss cheese and ham, coated in a crunchy breadcrumb crust, and served with a luscious Dijon sauce. A classic French-inspired dish with a delicious twist!
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 4 slices deli ham
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 2 cups breadcrumbs (preferably panko)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- Vegetable oil for frying or baking
For the Dijon Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F: Pound chicken breasts to 1/2-inch thickness. Place cheese and ham on each breast, roll up, and secure with toothpicks.
- Prepare coating: Set up bowls with flour, egg mixture, and breadcrumbs with seasonings. Coat chicken rolls in sequence.
- Sear and bake: Sear rolls until golden, then bake for 20–25 minutes.
- Make Dijon sauce: Melt butter, whisk in flour, add milk and cream, then stir in remaining ingredients. Season to taste.
- Serve: Slice chicken, drizzle with Dijon sauce, and enjoy!
Notes
- For a lighter version, bake without frying.
- Try Gruyère cheese for a richer flavor.
- Pair with mashed potatoes or a green salad.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying, Baking
- Cuisine: French-Inspired, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 960 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 48 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg
