Description
Chicken cordon bleu delivers a classic Swiss-French culinary delight with ham and cheese rolled inside golden breaded chicken. Rich flavors blend perfectly, promising a restaurant-quality meal you can easily recreate at home.
Ingredients
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Main Proteins:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 slices of ham
- 4 slices of Swiss cheese
Coating Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- 1 cup (240 ml) breadcrumbs
Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil or butter
Instructions
- Prepare chicken breasts by gently flattening to uniform thickness using a meat mallet.
- Layer a slice of ham and cheese on each chicken piece, carefully rolling into compact cylinders and securing with toothpicks.
- Create a dredging station with flour, whisked eggs, and breadcrumbs for coating the chicken rolls.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and quickly sear chicken rolls until exterior develops a golden-brown crust on all surfaces.
- Transfer seared rolls to a preheated 375F (190C) oven and bake for approximately 20-25 minutes, ensuring internal temperature reaches 165F.
- While chicken bakes, prepare the creamy sauce by melting butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Gradually incorporate flour into melted butter, creating a smooth roux, then slowly whisk in milk until sauce thickens and becomes velvety.
- Enhance sauce with Parmesan cheese, seasoning with salt and pepper to develop rich, complex flavors.
- Remove chicken from oven, discard toothpicks, and generously drizzle warm, luxurious sauce over the golden-brown rolls before serving immediately.
Notes
- Tenderize chicken evenly to ensure uniform cooking and prevent dry spots.
- Secure rolls tightly with toothpicks to keep cheese and ham from spilling during cooking.
- Use panko breadcrumbs for extra crispiness and golden-brown exterior.
- Choose low-fat cheese and lean ham for a healthier version of this classic dish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg