Description
Deliciously Creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu is a culinary delight that combines juicy chicken, savory ham, and melted Swiss cheese, all wrapped in a crispy coating. Finished with a velvety cream sauce, this dish is perfect for elevating family dinners or impressing guests at special occasions. With its rich flavors and comforting textures, this easy-to-make recipe ensures you’ll savor every bite. Whether enjoyed on a weeknight or served at an elegant gathering, this chicken cordon bleu is bound to become a favorite at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 slices of ham
- 8 slices of Swiss cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs (beaten)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Pound each chicken breast to an even thickness of about 1/4 inch and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Layer two slices of ham and two slices of Swiss cheese on each chicken breast, then roll tightly and secure with toothpicks.
- Dredge each roll in flour, dip in beaten eggs, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- In a large skillet, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat and brown the chicken rolls for 4-5 minutes on each side.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
- For the cream sauce, warm heavy cream in a saucepan; stir in Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, and Parmesan until thickened.
- Let the chicken rest briefly before removing toothpicks and slicing. Serve with sauce drizzled over the top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken roll (170g)
- Calories: 505
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 978mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 133mg