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Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe

Lakshman Rao Sarnala
A crispy, golden-brown Chicken Cordon Bleu filled with ham and melted Swiss cheese—a perfect blend of crunch and creaminess!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
3 minutes
Total Time 53 minutes
Course dinner, Main Course
Cuisine france, united states
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken:

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 slices ham
  • 4 slices Swiss cheese (or Gruyère cheese)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs (Panko or regular)
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp butter (melted, for baking)

For the Creamy Dijon Sauce:

  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • Salt & pepper (to taste)

Instructions
 

1. Prepare the Chicken:

  • Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound them to an even thickness (about ½ inch thick) using a rolling pin or meat mallet.
  • Season both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

2. Stuff & Roll the Chicken:

  • Lay two slices of ham and one slice of Swiss cheese on each chicken breast.
  • Roll the chicken tightly, tucking in the edges. Secure with toothpicks if needed.

3. Bread the Chicken:

  • Coat the chicken in flour, then dip it into the beaten eggs, and finally coat it with breadcrumbs.
  • Press the breadcrumbs firmly to ensure an even coating.

4. Cook the Chicken:

  • Option 1: Baking Method
    Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
    Place the chicken on a greased baking dish, brush with melted butter, and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and crispy.
  • Option 2: Frying Method
    Heat 1 inch of oil in a pan over medium heat.
    Fry the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side, then transfer to a baking sheet.
    Bake at 180°C (350°F) for another 10 minutes to ensure the inside is cooked.

5. Make the Dijon Sauce:

  • In a saucepan, melt butter, then whisk in flour to create a roux.
  • Slowly add milk, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
  • Add Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until thickened.

6. Serve:

  • Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice and serve with the creamy Dijon sauce.

Notes

For extra crispiness, use Panko breadcrumbs instead of regular ones.

 

Keyword Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole, Crispy Chicken Recipe