Description
Cordon Bleu Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that brings a taste of French cuisine right to your dining table. This easy-to-make recipe combines tender chicken breasts, savory Black Forest ham, and gooey Swiss cheese, all wrapped up and baked to perfection. The addition of a creamy Dijon cream sauce elevates this dish, making it perfect for family dinners or special occasions. With its crispy coating and impressive presentation, Cordon Bleu Chicken is sure to delight both adults and kids alike. Serve it with fresh vegetables, fluffy rice, or a crisp salad for a complete meal that’s as delicious as it is visually appealing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium chicken breasts
- 8 slices Black Forest ham
- 1 1/4 cups Swiss Gruyere cheese
- 1 1/4 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- Olive oil and unsalted butter for frying
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare a baking sheet with a rack.
- Place chicken breasts between plastic wrap and pound to 1/4-inch thickness.
- Layer ham and cheese on each breast, then roll tightly and secure with toothpicks.
- Mix panko breadcrumbs with melted butter in a skillet until golden brown.
- Coat each chicken roll in Dijon wash (mustard, honey, olive oil) and then in breadcrumb mixture.
- Arrange on the prepared baking rack and bake for 30-35 minutes until cooked through.
- While baking, prepare the Dijon cream sauce by whisking together heavy cream, Dijon mustard, and seasonings in a saucepan until thickened.
- Serve the chicken drizzled with sauce and garnish if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken roll (150g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg