Description

Bring the flavor of a fine dining experience to your home with this classic Chicken Cordon Bleu. This delightful dish features succulent chicken breasts rolled with savory ham and melted Swiss cheese, all enveloped in a crunchy breadcrumb coating. Finished with a rich Dijon-Parmesan cream sauce, it’s an elegant option perfect for family dinners or special occasions. Impress your guests and indulge in the comforting, gourmet taste of this timeless recipe.

Ingredients

Scale

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4 slices of chicken ham
4 slices of Swiss cheese
½ cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
Salt and pepper to taste
For the sauce: 2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp flour
1 cup milk
1 tsp Dijon mustard
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Pound chicken breasts to a thickness of about ¼ inch. Layer each with ham and cheese; tightly roll and secure with toothpicks.
Dredge each roll in seasoned flour, dip in beaten eggs, then coat with breadcrumbs.
Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat; sear each roll for about 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
Transfer to a baking dish and bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes until cooked through at an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
For the sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter, whisk in flour for one minute, gradually add milk while stirring, then incorporate Dijon mustard and Parmesan until thickened. Season to taste.
Remove toothpicks from rolls before slicing and serve drizzled with sauce.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Baking
Cuisine: French

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken roll (150g)
Calories: 400
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 750mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 26g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: Feel free to customize by using different cheeses or types of ham. To enhance flavor, consider adding fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary during cooking.