Chicken Cordon Bleu
A warm and comforting dish featuring tender chicken rolled with ham and Swiss cheese, coated in crispy breadcrumbs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 slices of ham
- 4 slices of Swiss cheese
- 1 cup of breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
- Toothpicks or kitchen twine
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness, about 1/2 inch thick.
- Place a slice of ham and Swiss cheese on each chicken breast.
- Roll the chicken tightly around the ham and cheese, securing with toothpicks or kitchen twine.
- Season each chicken roll with salt and pepper.
- Dredge each roll in flour, dip into beaten eggs, and coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a skillet and sear the chicken rolls until golden brown.
- Transfer the seared chicken rolls to a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Remove toothpicks or twine before serving.
Notes
Serve with mashed potatoes, green beans, or a garden salad. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
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