Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Deliciously Creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu, a comforting dish that brings together juicy chicken breasts, savory ham, and melted Swiss cheese, all enveloped in a crispy breadcrumb coating. Topped with a velvety cream sauce, this recipe transforms any family dinner into a gourmet experience. Perfect for special occasions or cozy weeknight meals, it promises to impress with its rich flavors and elegant presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 slices ham
- 8 slices Swiss cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Pound chicken breasts to about 1/4 inch thick; season with salt and pepper.
- Layer ham and Swiss cheese on each breast; roll tightly and secure with toothpicks.
- Dredge rolls in flour, dip in beaten eggs, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- In a skillet, heat butter over medium heat; brown chicken rolls on all sides (4–5 minutes).
- Transfer skillet to the oven; bake for 20–25 minutes until cooked through (internal temp of 165°F).
- For the sauce, warm heavy cream in a saucepan; stir in Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, and Parmesan cheese until thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Slice chicken rolls, drizzle with cream sauce, and serve.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (150g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg