Description
Indulge in the classic comfort of Chicken Cordon Bleu with this easy-to-follow recipe. Tender chicken breasts are filled with Swiss cheese and ham, coated in crispy breadcrumbs, and baked to perfection. Drizzled with a creamy Dijon sauce, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 4 slices deli ham
Breading:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the chicken: Pound chicken breasts to 1/2 inch thickness. Place a slice of cheese and ham on each breast, roll, and secure with toothpicks.
- Breading: Dredge chicken in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs seasoned with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Cook: Brown chicken in a skillet, then bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Make the sauce: Simmer broth, cream, and mustard. Stir in Parmesan until smooth.
- Serve: Remove toothpicks, slice chicken, and drizzle with sauce.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use turkey slices instead of ham and bake without pan-frying.
- This dish pairs well with mashed potatoes, green beans, or a salad.
- Leftovers can be reheated in the oven for crispiness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: French-inspired, American Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 545
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 860 mg
- Fat: 31 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 49 g
- Cholesterol: 185 mg
