Chicken Cordon Bleu
Chicken Cordon Bleu is a delightful dish featuring tender chicken breasts stuffed with savory ham and gooey Swiss cheese, all enveloped in a crispy, golden-brown crust. This classic recipe is perfect for family gatherings or impressing guests at dinner parties, delivering an unforgettable flavor experience that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying/Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz thinly sliced deli ham
- 8 oz Swiss cheese
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp cooking oil or butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare your workspace by gathering all ingredients.
- Place each chicken breast between plastic wrap and gently pound to about 1/2 inch thick.
- Season the flattened chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Layer with ham and cheese, then fold over.
- Set up a breading station: one plate with flour, another with beaten eggs, and a third with panko breadcrumbs. Dredge each stuffed chicken first in flour, then dip in eggs, and coat with panko.
- In a skillet, heat oil or butter over medium heat. Fry each breaded chicken piece until golden brown on both sides (about 4-5 minutes per side) before transferring to a baking dish.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken cordon bleu (190g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 830mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 135mg