Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this crispy and creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu with a luscious Dijon Sauce. Perfectly seasoned chicken breasts filled with ham and Swiss cheese, coated in a golden breadcrumb crust, and baked to perfection. Served with a velvety Dijon cream sauce, this dish is a true comfort food classic.
Ingredients
Chicken Cordon Bleu:
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts pounded to ¼–½ inch thickness
- Slices of ham
- Swiss cheese slices
- Flour
- Eggs (with a splash of milk or water)
- Seasoned or Italian-style breadcrumbs mixed with grated Parmesan
- Butter or oil for cooking
- Salt and pepper
Dijon Sauce:
- Dijon mustard
- Butter for the sauce
- Flour for the roux
- Milk
- Garlic powder or minced garlic
- Parmesan cheese
- Optional seasonings to taste (e.g., garlic powder)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to around 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the chicken: Pound chicken breasts to an even thinness. Season with salt and pepper. Place a slice of ham and a slice of Swiss cheese on each breast. Roll tightly and secure with toothpicks.
- Breading the chicken: Set up three bowls with flour, beaten eggs with milk, and breadcrumb-Parmesan mixture. Dredge each chicken roll in flour, dip in egg mixture, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Cook the chicken: Brown the rolls in butter or oil in a skillet, then transfer to the oven and bake for 20–25 minutes.
- Make the Dijon sauce: In a saucepan, make a roux with butter and flour. Gradually whisk in milk, then add Dijon mustard, garlic, and Parmesan. Cook until thickened.
- Serve: Slice the chicken rolls, drizzle with Dijon sauce, and enjoy hot.
Notes
- Baking offers a lighter alternative to deep-frying, resulting in a crispy exterior.
- Browning the chicken rolls adds flavor and texture before baking.
- The homemade Dijon cream sauce is rich and tangy, made with simple ingredients.
- Prep Time: ~20 minutes (plus browning & sauce prep)
- Cook Time: ~25 minutes baking; a few minutes browning and sauce thickening
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet browning + Oven baking
- Cuisine: French-inspired / American classic
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll with sauce
- Calories: ~600 kcal
- Sugar: ~3 g
- Sodium: ~900 mg
- Fat: ~28 g (including butter and cheese)
- Saturated Fat: ~12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~12 g
- Trans Fat: trace
- Carbohydrates: ~25 g
- Fiber: ~1–2 g
- Protein: ~50 g
- Cholesterol: ~180 mg
