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Creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu

Creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu: Comfort Food Redefined at Home

Creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu combines tender chicken, salty ham, and ooey-gooey Swiss cheese for a comforting dining experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Rolls
  • 4 pieces Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts Can substitute turkey for a leaner option.
  • 4 slices Swiss Cheese Can substitute with mozzarella for variation.
  • 4 slices Cooked Ham Use smoked ham for extra flavor.
For the Breading
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Can use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.
  • 2 pieces Eggs (beaten)
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs Can replace with regular breadcrumbs.
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Can substitute with margarine.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with vegetable oil.
  • 2 cups Milk Should use whole milk for best taste.
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese (grated) Can use pecorino Romano as a substitute.
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard Can substitute with yellow mustard.
Seasonings
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • baking dish
  • Meat mallet
  • mixing bowls

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts to about 1/4-inch thickness. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  3. Lay Swiss cheese and cooked ham on each chicken breast. Roll tightly and secure with toothpicks.
  4. Coat chicken rolls in flour, dip in beaten eggs, then coat with panko breadcrumbs.
  5. Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet. Brown the chicken rolls for about 5 minutes on each side.
  6. Transfer rolls to a baking dish and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until cooked through.
  7. Melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour, then gradually add milk. Mix in Parmesan and Dijon mustard, seasoning with salt and pepper.
  8. Drizzle the creamy sauce on top of the baked chicken rolls and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 40gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This Creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu is a comforting favorite and pairs well with side salads or roasted vegetables.

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