Description
Chicken Cordon Bleu with Swiss Cheese Sauce is a mouthwatering dish that features tender chicken breasts filled with savory deli turkey and gooey Swiss cheese, all enveloped in a crunchy breadcrumb coating. Topped with a creamy Swiss cheese sauce, this recipe is perfect for family dinners or special occasions, providing comfort and satisfaction in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 slices Swiss cheese
- 6 oz deli sliced turkey breast
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Pound chicken breasts between plastic wrap until about half an inch thick; season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Layer each chicken breast with turkey and Swiss cheese, then roll tightly and secure with toothpicks.
- Dip the rolls in olive oil, then coat with breadcrumbs. Place seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- For the sauce, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, whisk in flour until smooth. Gradually add chicken broth followed by heavy cream, cooking until thickened. Season to taste.
- Serve rolls drizzled with Swiss cheese sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken roll (165g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: - Substitute turkey with ham for a traditional flavor. - Add herbs like thyme or rosemary for an aromatic twist. - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat gently.