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Chicken Cordon Bleu
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Chicken Cordon Bleu

Chicken Cordon Bleu is a classic dish featuring chicken breasts rolled around slices of ham and Swiss cheese, then breaded and baked or fried for a crispy, melty, savory main course.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: French-American
Calories: 460
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 slices Swiss cheese
  • 4 slices deli ham
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs preferably Panko
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter for brushing

Method
 

Prep Chicken:
  1. Pound chicken breasts to about ¼-inch thickness between two sheets of plastic wrap. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
Add Filling and Roll:
  1. Place 1 slice of ham and 1 slice of Swiss cheese on each chicken breast. Roll up tightly, tucking in the sides, and secure with toothpicks.
Bread the Chicken:
  1. Dredge each roll in flour, then dip in beaten eggs.
  2. Coat in seasoned breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder and paprika.
Bake:
  1. Place on a greased baking sheet. Brush tops with olive oil or melted butter.
  2. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 25–30 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the coating is golden.
Optional Sauce:
  1. Serve with Dijon cream sauce or honey mustard.

Notes

  • For extra crispness, broil the last 2 minutes.
  • Can be made ahead and stored in the fridge before baking.
  • Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days. Reheat in oven or air fryer.