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Creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu: Comforting Delight in Every Bite

This creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu is a comforting delight that combines tender chicken, savory ham, and gooey Swiss cheese in a crispy crust.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 rolls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Breasts boneless, skinless
  • 8 slices Ham thinly sliced
For the Filling
  • 8 slices Swiss Cheese or mozzarella as an alternative
For the Coating
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour
  • 2 large Eggs beaten
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs or regular breadcrumbs
For the Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Butter for frying
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
For the Cream Sauce
  • 1 cup Milk whole milk preferred
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese or Grana Padano
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard or yellow mustard

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • Meat mallet
  • Knife
  • shallow dishes
  • toothpicks
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Pound the chicken breasts to a thickness of about 1/4-inch; season with salt and pepper.
  3. On each chicken breast, layer two slices of Swiss cheese followed by two slices of ham.
  4. Roll each chicken breast tightly from the narrow end and secure with toothpicks.
  5. Set up a dredging station with flour, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs.
  6. Dredge each chicken roll in flour, then dip into beaten eggs, and finally coat with panko.
  7. In a skillet, heat butter and olive oil; brown the chicken rolls on all sides for 5-7 minutes.
  8. Transfer the chicken rolls to a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until fully cooked.
  9. Prepare the cream sauce by melting butter, adding flour, and whisking to create a roux.
  10. Whisk in the milk, add Parmesan cheese and Dijon mustard, and season to taste.
  11. Serve each chicken roll drizzled with creamy sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Pound chicken evenly, monitor cooking temperature, and do not overcrowd the skillet for the best results.

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