Description
Deliciously Creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu is a culinary delight that combines tender chicken, savory ham, and rich Swiss cheese, all enveloped in a creamy sauce. This oven-baked dish not only impresses with its elegant presentation but also delivers comforting flavors perfect for family dinners or special gatherings. With straightforward preparation steps and accessible ingredients, you can serve up this gourmet masterpiece any night of the week. Elevate your dining experience with this satisfying and flavorful recipe that leaves everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 slices ham
- 8 slices Swiss cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness of about 1/4 inch; season with salt and pepper.
- Layer two slices of ham and two slices of Swiss cheese on each chicken breast; roll tightly and secure with toothpicks.
- Dredge each roll in flour, dip into beaten eggs, and coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat butter and olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat; brown the rolls on all sides (4–5 minutes per side).
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven; bake for 20–25 minutes until cooked through.
- While baking, prepare the cream sauce by warming heavy cream in a saucepan; mix in Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, and Parmesan cheese until thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Remove chicken from oven, discard toothpicks, let rest for a few minutes, then slice and drizzle with cream sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken roll (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg