Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu, a dish that combines tender chicken, savory ham, and melted Swiss cheese, all enveloped in a luxurious creamy sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe is sure to impress with its delightful taste and appealing presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 6 slices high-quality deli ham
- 6 slices Swiss cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Pound each chicken breast flat to about 1/2 inch thickness.
- Place a slice of ham and cheese on each breast; roll tightly and secure with toothpicks.
- Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and seasoned panko breadcrumbs. Dredge each roll in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs.
- Place the rolls seam-side down in the baking dish and bake for 25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- In a saucepan, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add chicken broth and heavy cream; stir in lemon juice. Simmer until thickened.
- Remove toothpicks from chicken rolls, drizzle with sauce, and garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (150g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 140mg