Chicken Cordon Bleu
A comforting dish of juicy chicken breasts filled with melted Swiss cheese and savory ham, perfect for family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 slices of ham
- 8 slices of Swiss cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Butter or oil for frying
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pound the chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap to about 1/2 inch thickness.
- Season the pounded chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Layer two slices of ham and two slices of Swiss cheese on each chicken breast.
- Roll the chicken breasts tightly and secure with toothpicks.
- Dredge each roll in flour, then dip in beaten eggs, and coat with breadcrumbs.
- Brown each chicken roll in a skillet over medium heat until golden.
- Transfer the browned rolls to a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Let the rolls rest for a few minutes before slicing to serve.
Notes
Use a meat mallet for even pounding of chicken, and feel free to experiment with different cheeses.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
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