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Creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu

Creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu Your New Comfort Food Crush

Creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu is a comforting dish featuring chicken, ham, and Swiss cheese in a crunchy crust.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 rolls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Rolls
  • 4 pieces Chicken Breasts Pounded thin for even cooking
  • 4 slices Swiss Cheese Melts into gooey ribbons
  • 4 slices Cooked Ham Thinly sliced
For the Coating
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour For coating
  • 2 pieces Eggs Beaten until smooth
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs For a crispy crust
For the Cream Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Butter For richness
  • 1 cup Milk Whole milk is preferred
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese For sharpness
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard For tangy brightness
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To taste
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper To taste

Equipment

  • Oven
  • skillet
  • Meat Mallet
  • shallow bowls
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Pound chicken breasts to a uniform thickness of about 1/4 inch and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Lay Swiss cheese and ham on each chicken breast, then roll up and secure with toothpicks.
  4. Prepare a dredging station with flour, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs. Coat each roll in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs.
  5. In a skillet, brown the chicken rolls on all sides for about 5 minutes in a mixture of butter and olive oil.
  6. Transfer to a greased baking dish and bake for 20–25 minutes until cooked through.
  7. For the cream sauce, melt butter and whisk in flour, then gradually add milk until thickened. Stir in Parmesan cheese and Dijon mustard.
  8. Serve chicken rolls with a drizzle of cream sauce on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Perfectly pound chicken for even cooking, and use a meat thermometer to ensure a safe internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

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