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Chicken Cordon Bleu

Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe

The Crispy Chef
This easy homemade Chicken Cordon Bleu is crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and stuffed with melty cheese and ham. Way better than any restaurant version – and surprisingly simple to make!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 490 kcal

Equipment

  • Meat mallet or heavy pan
  • Plastic wrap or parchment paper
  • Baking dish
  • Shallow bowls for breading
  • Toothpicks
  • Oven
  • Saucepan (for sauce)
  • Whisk

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken:

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts 6–8 oz each
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 slices of ham thin-cut, like Black Forest
  • 4 slices of Swiss cheese
  • Toothpicks

For the Coating:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1½ cups breadcrumbs panko preferred
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • Olive oil or butter for drizzling

For the Dijon Cream Sauce (Optional):

  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 1½ cups milk
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Prep Chicken

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Pound chicken breasts to ¼ inch thickness between parchment/plastic wrap.
  • Season with salt and pepper.

Assemble Rolls

  • Lay chicken flat, smooth side down.
  • Layer 2 slices ham and 1 slice cheese on each.
  • Roll tightly and secure with toothpicks.

Bread the Chicken

  • Set up three bowls: flour (salt/pepper), beaten eggs, breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan, garlic powder, and herbs.
  • Coat chicken in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs.
  • Place on baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil.

Bake

  • Bake 30–35 minutes until golden and internal temp is 165°F.
  • Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  • Make Dijon Sauce (Optional)
  • Melt butter in saucepan.
  • Stir in flour and cook 1 minute.
  • Gradually whisk in milk.
  • Simmer until thickened.
  • Add Dijon mustard and Parmesan. Season to taste.

Notes

Use provolone, mozzarella, or pepper jack cheese for variety.
Substitute turkey ham for a lighter option.
Make ahead: bread and store uncooked rolls in fridge for up to 24 hrs.
Can be frozen unbaked.

Nutrition

Calories: 490kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 49gFat: 24g
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