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Creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu

Creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu: Your New Comfort Food Favorite

Creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu is a crowd-pleasing dish featuring tender chicken, rich Swiss cheese, and savory ham, all wrapped in a crispy panko crust.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 rolls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Rolls
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts pound to even thickness
  • 4 slices Swiss cheese or mozzarella for a milder taste
  • 4 slices thinly sliced cooked ham or turkey ham for a lighter option
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour gluten-free flour can be used
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs or traditional breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine for a lactose-free option
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Cream Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil for a lighter option
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour gluten-free flour can be used
  • 1 cup milk or non-dairy milk
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese omit for dairy-free version
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard or yellow mustard

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Baking Dish
  • meat mallet
  • Shallow dishes

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather your ingredients and equipment.
  2. Pound the chicken breasts to about 1/4-inch thickness and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Layer two slices of Swiss cheese and two slices of ham on each chicken breast.
  4. Roll each chicken breast tightly and secure with toothpicks.
  5. Set up a dredging station with flour, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs.
  6. Coat each chicken roll in flour, dip in eggs, then roll in breadcrumbs.
  7. Brown the chicken rolls in butter and olive oil in a skillet for about 5 minutes.
  8. Transfer the chicken rolls to a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes.
  9. Prepare the cream sauce by making a roux with butter and flour, then adding milk, cheese, and mustard.
  10. Once baked, serve the chicken rolls with the cream sauce drizzled on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Pound chicken evenly for uniform cooking and use a meat thermometer to check doneness.

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