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crispy creamy chicken cordon bleu Recipe

Crispy Creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe That Impresses Every Time

This crispy creamy chicken cordon bleu recipe delivers tender chicken, savory ham, and gooey Swiss cheese in a crunchy golden crust, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Breasts Fresh, boneless, skinless for best flavor
  • 8 slices Ham Thinly sliced deli ham
  • 8 slices Swiss Cheese Or substitute with Gruyère or mozzarella
For the Breading
  • 1 cup Flour To help breadcrumbs adhere
  • 2 large Eggs Beaten
  • 2 cups Panko Breadcrumbs Preferred for crispy texture
For the Cream Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Or olive oil as a lighter option
  • 1 cup Milk/Cream Heavy cream or whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard For tanginess
  • to taste Salt & Pepper Adjust according to preference

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Plastic wrap
  • Meat Mallet
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Pound chicken breasts to ½ inch thickness.
  2. Layer ham and Swiss cheese on each chicken breast and roll tightly. Secure with toothpicks or twine.
  3. Create a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs. Dredge each roll through these.
  4. Place rolls on a wire rack over a baking sheet. Spray with cooking oil and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden.
  5. While baking, make the sauce. Melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour, gradually add milk or cream until thickened, stir in mustard, salt, and pepper.
  6. Let chicken rest for a few minutes after baking, then drizzle with sauce and garnish with fresh herbs before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 40gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Pound chicken evenly for consistent cooking. Use panko breadcrumbs for the crispiest texture. Reheat in the oven to keep the crust crispy.

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