Description
A delicious and easy recipe for Skillet Chicken Cordon Bleu that brings together tender chicken breasts, savory ham, Swiss cheese, and a creamy Dijon sauce all cooked in one skillet.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Sauce:
- 4 slices deli ham
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, sear the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, then set aside.
- Make the Sauce: Melt butter in the same skillet, whisk in flour, then gradually add chicken broth and cream. Stir in mustard and garlic powder, simmer until slightly thickened.
- Finish the Dish: Return chicken to the skillet, top with ham and Swiss cheese. Cover and cook until cheese melts. Serve with sauce spooned over the top, garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- For a low-carb version, use heavy cream and skip the flour or substitute with almond flour.
- You can also bake the entire dish in a 375°F oven for 10 minutes for a bubbly, browned finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
