Description
Cordon Bleu Chicken is the epitome of comfort food, showcasing tender chicken breasts stuffed with savory Black Forest ham and melted Swiss cheese. This classic dish not only exudes gourmet flair but also offers a delightful crunch thanks to its crispy panko coating. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, Cordon Bleu Chicken is a crowd-pleaser that will impress everyone at your table. With straightforward steps and readily available ingredients, you can easily recreate this culinary masterpiece in your own kitchen. Serve it drizzled with a creamy Dijon sauce for an added layer of flavor, and enjoy a meal that’s both satisfying and elegant.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium chicken breasts
- 8 slices Black Forest ham
- 1 1/4 cups Swiss Gruyere cheese
- 1 1/4 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a baking sheet with a rack.
- Flatten chicken breasts to 1/4-inch thickness using a meat mallet.
- Layer each breast with ham and cheese, then roll tightly and secure with toothpicks.
- Prepare panko breading by browning breadcrumbs in butter and olive oil, then mix with Parmesan and spices.
- Coat each chicken roll in a Dijon wash followed by the breadcrumb mixture.
- Bake rolls for 30-35 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature of 160°F).
- For sauce, whisk together Dijon, honey, olive oil, chicken broth, cornstarch, cream, and seasonings; simmer until thickened.
- Serve sliced rolls drizzled with sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg