Chicken Cordon Bleu
Chicken Cordon Bleu is a deliciously crispy dish that combines tender chicken, savory ham, and gooey Swiss cheese. Perfect for impressing family and friends, this recipe is simple to follow yet feels gourmet. With its golden crust and rich filling, each bite delivers a delightful explosion of flavors that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 slices thin deli ham
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place chicken breasts between plastic wrap and pound until about 1/2 inch thick.
- Lay out pounded chicken; add one slice of ham and one slice of cheese on each breast. Roll tightly.
- Set up a dredging station: plate with flour seasoned with salt and pepper, bowl with beaten eggs, and plate with breadcrumbs.
- Dip each rolled chicken piece in flour, then egg wash, followed by breadcrumbs.
- Arrange in a greased baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken roll (150g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg