Description
Indulge in the delectable Chicken Cordon Bleu, a classic dish that perfectly combines tender chicken breasts stuffed with savory ham and melted Swiss cheese, all encased in a crispy panko coating. This recipe is not only simple to prepare but also ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Serve it with your favorite sides, and watch it become the star of your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 slices deli ham
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (for sauce)
- 1 cup heavy cream (for sauce)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Pound chicken breasts to about 1/2 inch thick.
- Layer ham and Swiss cheese on each chicken breast, leaving a half-inch border.
- Roll tightly and secure with toothpicks. Dredge in flour, dip in egg wash, then coat in panko breadcrumbs.
- Place on a greased baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- For the sauce, melt butter in a saucepan, add cream and simmer until thickened.
- Slice rolled chicken into medallions and drizzle with the creamy sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken roll (170g)
- Calories: 355
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg