Description
Chicken Cordon Bleu is a classic dish that combines tender chicken breasts, savory ham, and melty Swiss cheese, all encased in a crispy breadcrumb coating. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, this recipe delivers a gourmet experience without the fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 slices of deli ham
- 4 slices of Swiss cheese
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons butter (for sauce)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400?F (200?C). Pound chicken breasts between plastic wrap until about 1/2 inch thick.
- Layer each breast with ham and cheese, then roll tightly and secure with toothpicks.
- Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs. Dredge each roll in flour, dip in egg, and coat in breadcrumbs.
- Place rolls seam-side down in a greased baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165?F (74?C).
- For the sauce, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, whisk in flour until smooth, then gradually add chicken broth while stirring until thickened.
- Let rolls rest for a few minutes before slicing; serve drizzled with sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (170g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg