Description
A delicious twist on the classic chicken cordon bleu, featuring crispy chicken rolls filled with ham and Swiss cheese, topped with a creamy Dijon sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 ounces ham, sliced
- 4 ounces Swiss cheese, sliced
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound them to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch. Season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Lay a slice of ham and a slice of Swiss cheese on each chicken breast. Roll the chicken tightly, securing the filling inside. Use toothpicks to hold the rolls together if necessary.
- Set up a breading station: Place the flour in one shallow dish, beat the eggs in another dish, and mix the breadcrumbs with a pinch of salt and pepper in a third dish.
- Dredge each chicken roll in flour, shaking off the excess. Dip it in the beaten eggs, then coat it with breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
- In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken rolls and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Once browned, transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- While the chicken is baking, prepare the creamy sauce. In a small saucepan, combine the heavy cream and Dijon mustard over medium heat. Stir until heated through and slightly thickened.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes. Drizzle the creamy sauce over the chicken rolls and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a healthier option, you can bake the chicken rolls without frying them first. Just spray them lightly with cooking spray before baking.
- Try adding different types of cheese, such as cheddar or provolone, for a unique flavor twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Pan-frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 150mg