Classic Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe
Indulge in the rich and savory flavors of a classic chicken cordon bleu recipe! This delicious dish features tender chicken breasts stuffed with ham and cheese, then breaded and baked to perfection.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts or chicken cutlets
- 8 slices deli ham
- 8 slices swiss cheese or shredded swiss cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs or panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil or olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F.
- On a cutting board, using a meat mallet, pound each chicken breast until they are evenly flattened to about 1/4 inch thickness.
- Layer 2 ham slices and 2 slices of cheese on each chicken breast.
- Roll each chicken breast tightly, tucking in the sides as you go, and secure with toothpicks. I don't alway use toothpicks. I find if I roll them tightly and place them seam side down in frying pan, they seal.
- In a shallow bowl, mix together flour, salt, and black pepper.
- In another shallow bowl, beat the eggs.
- In a third shallow bowl, place the breadcrumbs.
- Now that you have your breading station set up, dip each chicken breast in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
- Next, dip each chicken breast in the flour mixture then in the egg mixture, and then coat in breadcrumbs.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts seam side down and cook until golden brown on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Transfer the chicken breast to a baking dish or a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 20-25 minutes. Until the chicken is cooked through to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit using an instant read thermometer and the cheese is melted.
- Remove the toothpicks if using before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1chicken breastCalories: 773kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 32gFat: 51gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 18gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 149mgSodium: 1742mgPotassium: 324mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 461IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 380mgIron: 4mg
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