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Creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu

Deliciously Creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu for Cozy Weeknights

Creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu is a comforting dish that combines tender chicken, Swiss cheese, and ham, all enveloped in a luscious creamy sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Rolls
  • 4 pieces Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 4 slices Swiss Cheese or provolone, gouda for a twist
  • 4 slices Ham or turkey ham for a leaner alternative
For the Coating
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs regular breadcrumbs can substitute but may lack texture
  • 2 large Eggs beaten
  • 1/2 cup Flour
For Sautéing
  • 2 tablespoons Butter
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 1 cup Milk whole milk preferred
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • Baking dish
  • Three shallow dishes
  • Meat Thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts to an even thickness of about ¼ inch, season with salt and pepper, then layer Swiss cheese and ham. Roll tightly and secure with toothpicks.
  3. Set up your dredging station with flour, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs in three shallow dishes.
  4. Coat each chicken roll in flour, dip in beaten eggs, and roll in panko breadcrumbs until fully covered.
  5. Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet, sauté the breaded chicken rolls for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Transfer chicken rolls to the baking dish, bake for 20 to 25 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
  7. Prepare the creamy sauce by melting butter in a saucepan, whisking in flour, then gradually adding milk until thickened. Stir in Parmesan cheese and Dijon mustard.
  8. Serve the chicken rolls on a platter, drizzle with creamy sauce, and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure chicken breasts are pounded to ¼-inch thickness for even cooking. Use toothpicks to secure rolls tightly.

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