Chicken Cordon Bleu
A delightful and comforting dish featuring chicken, ham, and Swiss cheese, all encased in a crispy breadcrumb coating.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Frying
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 4 slices of ham
- 4 slices of Swiss cheese
- 1 cup of flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup of breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place a slice of ham and a slice of cheese on each chicken breast, then roll them up tightly.
- Secure the rolls with toothpicks if necessary.
- Season the flour with salt and pepper.
- Dredge each roll in flour, making sure they’re well-coated.
- Dip the floured chicken rolls in beaten eggs.
- Coat the rolls with breadcrumbs, pressing gently.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry the chicken rolls until golden brown on all sides.
- Transfer to a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
- Remove toothpicks before serving.
Notes
For extra cheesiness, consider adding a sprinkle of shredded cheese inside your rolls before rolling them up. Serve with a fresh salad or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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