Description
Chicken Cordon Bleu Roll Ups feature tender chicken breasts stuffed with ham and Swiss cheese, baked to golden perfection with a crispy seasoned breadcrumb coating. This classic American and French-inspired dish makes a hearty main course perfect for a family dinner, offering a delightful combination of flavors and textures in a simple, oven-baked recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Roll Ups
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (pounded to ¼-inch thickness)
- 4 slices deli ham
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
Breading Station
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For Baking
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
- Toothpicks (to secure roll-ups)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Dish: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Chicken : Lay each pounded chicken breast flat on a clean surface and season both sides evenly with salt and black pepper.
- Add Fillings: Place one slice of deli ham and one slice of Swiss cheese on top of each chicken breast evenly.
- Roll and Secure: Roll up each chicken breast tightly starting from the short end, ensuring the ham and cheese stay inside, then secure each roll with toothpicks.
- Set Up Breading Station: Arrange three shallow dishes: one with all-purpose flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mixture of seasoned breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Coat Chicken Roll Ups: Dredge each roll-up first in the flour, then dip in the beaten eggs, and finally coat thoroughly with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Arrange for Baking: Place the breadcrumb-coated chicken roll-ups seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
- Add Fat and Bake: Drizzle the roll-ups with olive oil or melted butter to help crisp the coating, then bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the coating is golden brown.
- Remove Toothpicks and Serve: Carefully remove the toothpicks from each roll-up before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, place the chicken roll-ups on a wire rack set inside the baking pan to allow heat to circulate evenly.
- You can substitute provolone or mozzarella cheese for Swiss cheese as a variation.
- Serve the roll-ups with a Dijon cream sauce, or pair them with rice or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, French-Inspired
