Description
Deliciously Creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu is a mouthwatering comfort dish that brings together tender chicken breasts, savory ham, and melted Swiss cheese. This delightful recipe not only impresses with its rich flavors but also offers a satisfying crunch from the crispy breading. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, this oven-baked cordon bleu is drizzled with a velvety cream sauce that takes it to the next level. Easy to prepare and adaptable to various tastes, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your household. Enjoy it paired with fresh vegetables or hearty sides for a complete meal that warms the heart.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 slices of ham
- 8 slices of Swiss cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 beaten eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Pound each chicken breast to about 1/4 inch thick and season with salt and pepper.
- Place two slices of ham and two slices of Swiss cheese on each breast, roll tightly, and secure with toothpicks.
- Dredge the rolls in flour, dip in beaten eggs, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat butter and olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat; brown chicken rolls for about 4-5 minutes per side.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
- For the cream sauce, warm heavy cream in a saucepan; stir in Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, and Parmesan until thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Serve chicken rolls drizzled with sauce and garnished with chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken roll (180g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 150mg