Description
Indulge in the classic French-American favorite, Chicken Cordon Bleu, with tender chicken breasts stuffed with Swiss cheese and ham, coated in a crispy breadcrumb crust, and baked to perfection. A delicious main course that’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 4 slices deli ham
For Coating:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- toothpicks (for securing)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pound the Chicken: Pound each chicken breast to 1/4-inch thickness between plastic wrap.
- Stuff the Chicken: Layer ham and cheese on each breast, roll up, and secure with toothpicks.
- Coat the Chicken: Dredge in flour, dip in eggs, coat with breadcrumb mixture.
- Bake: Place in a baking dish, drizzle with butter, bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Serve: Remove toothpicks before serving.
Notes
- Serve with a Dijon cream sauce if desired.
- Pairs well with a fresh salad or roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
