Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this recipe for crispy and creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu topped with a rich Dijon sauce. Stuffed with ham and Swiss cheese, these chicken rolls are crispy on the outside and oozing with cheesy goodness on the inside. Perfect for a special dinner or a satisfying family meal.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 slices deli-style ham
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Creamy Dijon Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the Chicken: Flatten the chicken breasts, season, add ham and cheese, roll up, and secure.
- Bread the Chicken: Dredge the chicken rolls in flour, egg, and breadcrumb mixture.
- Cook the Chicken: Sear in a skillet, then bake for 20–25 minutes.
- Make the Dijon Sauce: Melt butter, whisk in flour, add milk, cream, Dijon mustard, Parmesan, and seasonings.
- Finish and Serve: Slice the chicken, drizzle with sauce, and serve hot.
Notes
- You can make the chicken ahead and reheat in the oven.
- For a lighter version, use milk instead of cream in the sauce.
- This dish pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 47g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
