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Chicken Cordon Bleu

Crispy Chicken Cordon Bleu with Creamy Dijon Sauce Bliss

This Chicken Cordon Bleu combines tender chicken, salty ham, and gooey Swiss cheese, all enveloped in a crispy panko coating.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 2 pieces
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 slices Swiss cheese Gruyère, Emmental, or provolone are perfect substitutes.
  • 4-6 slices ham Opt for quality ham to enhance the overall taste.
For the Coating
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs Traditional breadcrumbs can work as a finer alternative.
  • 1 large egg Mix with 2 tsp flour or 3 tbsp mayo and 1.5 tbsp Dijon.
For the Sauce
  • 1.5 tbsp butter Enhances richness in the creamy sauce.
  • 1.5 tbsp flour Helps thicken the sauce.
  • 1.25 cups milk Low-fat versions work fine too.
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard Adjust to taste for a personalized touch.
  • 3 tbsp grated Parmesan Optional but recommended for richness.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • baking tray
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife
  • Whisk
  • Toothpicks

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Slice each chicken breast horizontally to create a pocket.
  3. Stuff each chicken breast with 2-3 slices of ham and a slice of Swiss cheese.
  4. Prepare your egg and flour mixture in a shallow dish.
  5. Coat the chicken in the egg mixture then roll in panko breadcrumbs.
  6. Place coated chicken breasts on a lightly greased baking tray and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  7. Melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour, then gradually add milk while whisking.
  8. Stir in Dijon mustard and grated Parmesan cheese into the sauce until fully combined.
  9. Remove toothpicks from the chicken and serve with the creamy Dijon sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Pound chicken to ½ inch thick for even cooking. Let breaded chicken rest before baking for maximum crunch.

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