Description
Chicken Cordon Bleu is a classic and elegant dish featuring tender chicken breasts stuffed with savory slices of meat and Swiss cheese, breaded, and baked to golden perfection. It's perfect for any occasion, from a weeknight dinner to a special celebration.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4 slices of ham or prosciutto
4 slices of Swiss cheese
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably panko)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and gently pound them to about 1/2 inch thickness using a meat mallet.
- Lay a slice of meat and a slice of Swiss cheese on each chicken breast, then roll them up tightly and secure with toothpicks.
- In three separate shallow dishes, place the flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge each chicken roll in the flour, dip it in the beaten eggs, and then coat it with the seasoned breadcrumbs.
- Heat the olive oil and melted butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Brown the chicken rolls in the skillet, turning them to ensure they are evenly browned on all sides (about 4-5 minutes).
- Transfer the browned chicken rolls to a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Remove the toothpicks before serving.
Notes
Cheese Variations: Try Gruyère or provolone for a different flavor profile.
Meat Options: Prosciutto or turkey can also be used instead of ham.
Stuffing Additions: Add sautéed spinach or mushrooms for extra flavor.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes or until heated through.
Freezing: You can freeze unbaked chicken rolls for later use. Bake from frozen, adding extra time as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking, Pan-searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken roll
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
