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Crispy golden chicken cordon bleu sliced open to reveal melted cheese and ham inside, served with asparagus and creamy sauce.

Chicken Cordon Bleu

A classic Chicken Cordon Bleu recipe made easy for home cooks! Juicy chicken breasts are stuffed with ham and Swiss cheese, then breaded and baked to crispy, golden perfection. This comforting dish is perfect for family dinners, date nights, or whenever you want something special without the fuss.
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Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, French-inspired
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Rest Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 480kcal
Cost: $15

Equipment

  • 1 Meat mallet (Or use a rolling pin)
  • 1 Plastic wrap (For pounding chicken)
  • 2 Shallow bowls (For breading station)
  • 1 Skillet (oven-safe) (Or use a regular skillet + baking dish)
  • 1 Instant-read thermometer (For checking doneness (165°F))

Ingredients

  • 4 Boneless chicken breasts - Pounded to ¼ inch thick
  • 8 slices Deli ham - Thin sliced
  • 4 slices Swiss cheese - Or use your preferred cheese
  • ½ cup All-purpose flour - For breading
  • 2 Large eggs - Beaten
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs - Or other breadcrumb variety
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic powder - Mixed with flour
  • ½ teaspoon Paprika - Optional for color
  • 1 teaspoon Salt - Adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper - Adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoon Vegetable oil - Or melted butter for pan frying
  • Dijon mustard Optional - spread inside before stuffing
  • Cooking spray - For baking dish
  • tablespoon Fresh parsley - Optional for garnish

Instructions

  • Pound the chicken breasts evenly to about ¼ inch thick
    Three raw chicken breasts seasoned with salt, pepper, and herbs sit on parchment paper with a drizzle of oil.
  • Add mustard, ham, and cheese before rolling them up
    Chicken breasts laid on a wooden board, stuffed with ham and cheese, and wrapped in bacon, ready for cooking.
  • Coat each roll in flour, egg wash, and breadcrumbs
    A hand dips a ham-and-cheese stuffed chicken roll into flour, next to bowls of egg wash, breadcrumbs, and panko on a white table.
  • Brown the rolls in a skillet, then bake in the oven
    Golden-brown chicken cordon bleu rolls are sizzling in a frying pan with bubbling oil and seasoning.
  • Let the rolls rest before slicing to keep cheese inside
    Crispy golden chicken cordon bleu sliced open to reveal melted cheese and ham inside, served with asparagus and creamy sauce.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 200g | Calories: 480kcal (24%) | Carbohydrates: 18g (6%) | Protein: 45g (90%) | Fat: 25g (38%) | Saturated Fat: 11g (69%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 160mg (53%) | Sodium: 980mg (43%) | Potassium: 620mg (18%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 1g (1%) | Vitamin A: 800IU (16%) | Vitamin C: 1.2mg (1%) | Calcium: 280mg (28%) | Iron: 2.1mg (12%)
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