Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of Deliciously Creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu, a dish that transforms ordinary chicken breasts into a luxurious meal perfect for any occasion. With juicy chicken wrapped around savory ham and melted Swiss cheese, all smothered in a velvety cream sauce, this recipe is sure to impress your family and friends. Whether it’s a cozy weeknight dinner or an elegant gathering, this comforting classic will shine on your table. Plus, it is easy to prepare, making it accessible for cooks of all skill levels.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 slices ham
- 8 slices Swiss cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Pound chicken breasts to 1/4 inch thick and season with salt and pepper.
- Layer two slices of ham and two slices of Swiss cheese on each breast.
- Roll up tightly and secure with toothpicks.
- Dredge rolls in flour, dip in beaten eggs, and coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat butter and olive oil in an oven-safe skillet; brown chicken rolls on all sides (4-5 minutes per side).
- Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until fully cooked.
- For the sauce: Warm heavy cream in a saucepan; mix in Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, and Parmesan until thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Remove toothpicks from chicken; slice and serve drizzled with cream sauce and garnished with parsley.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (156g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 120mg