Description
A mouthwateringly delicious Chicken Cordon Bleu recipe that combines juicy chicken breasts, Swiss cheese, and ham for a crispy, flavorful finish. Perfect for weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 4–6 slices ham
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp flour
- 1.5 tbsp butter
- 1.5 tbsp flour
- 1.25 cups milk
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 3 tbsp grated Parmesan (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Butterfly the chicken breasts and season with salt and pepper.
- Layer 2 slices of Swiss cheese and 2-3 slices of ham inside each chicken breast, then fold and secure with toothpicks.
- Beat the egg in a bowl. In another dish, combine the breadcrumbs and 2 tsp of flour. Dip each chicken breast into the egg and coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Melt 1.5 tbsp of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sear the breaded chicken for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- In a separate saucepan, melt 1.5 tbsp of butter. Add 1.5 tbsp of flour and whisk until bubbly. Gradually add the milk, whisking until thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in the Dijon mustard and Parmesan until creamy. Serve the chicken with the sauce drizzled over the top.
Notes
This recipe is versatile; you can swap the ham or cheese to suit your taste. Make ahead by preparing the chicken the night before and baking fresh the next day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg