Chicken Cordon Bleu
A classic recipe for Chicken Cordon Bleu, featuring tender chicken, savory ham, and melted Swiss cheese, perfectly baked to golden perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 8 slices of ham
- 4 slices of Swiss cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Butter or oil for frying
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound to about 1/2 inch thick.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Lay two slices of ham and one slice of cheese on each chicken breast.
- Roll the chicken tightly and secure with toothpicks.
- Dredge each roll in flour, ensuring all sides are coated evenly.
- Dip the floured rolls in beaten eggs, allowing the excess to drip off.
- Coat each roll with breadcrumbs, pressing gently to help them stick.
- Heat butter or oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the chicken rolls until golden brown on all sides.
- Transfer the browned chicken to a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
- Remove toothpicks before serving.
Notes
Serve with a fresh green salad or roasted vegetables. Great with a glass of white wine.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 180mg