Description
Indulge in the classic flavors of Chicken Cordon Bleu with this delicious recipe. Tender chicken breasts are filled with Swiss cheese and ham, then coated in a crispy breadcrumb crust for a satisfying meal that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 4 slices deli ham
For the Breading:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Panko)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
For Cooking:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare Chicken: Pound chicken breasts to 1/4-inch thickness. Layer ham and Swiss cheese on each breast, roll, and secure with toothpicks.
- Create Breading Station: Set up three bowls for flour, egg mixture, and breadcrumbs with Parmesan.
- Bread Chicken: Dip chicken in flour, egg, and breadcrumb mixtures.
- Cook Chicken: Sear in skillet, then bake in the oven for 20–25 minutes.
- Rest and Serve: Let chicken rest before serving.
Notes
- You can use toothpicks or kitchen twine to hold the rolls together while baking.
- For extra crispiness, use Panko breadcrumbs.
- Serve with Dijon cream sauce or mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 730 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 48 g
- Cholesterol: 155 mg
