Description
Chicken Cordon Bleu is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender chicken with oozy Swiss cheese and savory ham, all wrapped in a crispy golden crust. This crowd-pleaser is perfect for special occasions or a cozy weeknight dinner. With its rich flavors and impressive presentation, Chicken Cordon Bleu will elevate your culinary game and leave your guests asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 slices thinly sliced deli ham
- 8 oz Swiss cheese, sliced
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place each chicken breast between plastic wrap and pound to about 1/2 inch thick.
- Lay ham and cheese on each flattened breast, leaving edges clear.
- Roll each breast tightly, tucking in the sides; secure with toothpicks if necessary.
- Dredge in flour, dip in beaten eggs, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook chicken rolls seam-side down until golden brown (about 4-5 minutes per side).
- Transfer to a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken roll (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 150mg