Description
Savory chicken cordon bleu combines ham, Swiss cheese, and breaded chicken in a classic French-inspired dish. Crispy exterior and melty interior make this elegant meal perfect for special dinners you’ll love enjoying with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 slices ham
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (100 g) breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsps olive oil or butter (for cooking)
- salt (to taste)
- pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375°F and prepare a parchment-lined baking sheet for the chicken rolls.
- Gently flatten chicken breasts between plastic wrap until uniformly thin, then season with salt and pepper for enhanced flavor.
- Carefully arrange ham slices and Swiss cheese on each chicken piece, creating a delicate layered foundation.
- Tightly roll the chicken, tucking in the edges and securing with toothpicks to maintain the structural integrity of each bundle.
- Create a three-stage breading process: dust rolls in flour, immerse in beaten eggs, and generously coat with breadcrumbs for a crispy exterior.
- Heat a skillet with olive oil and sear the breaded chicken rolls until they develop a golden-brown crust, approximately 3-4 minutes per side.
- Transfer the partially cooked rolls to the prepared baking sheet and finish in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, ensuring the chicken is thoroughly cooked and the cheese melts beautifully.
Notes
- Tenderize chicken gently to prevent tearing, using a meat mallet with consistent, light pressure for even thickness.
- Prevent cheese leakage by rolling chicken tightly and securing with toothpicks, ensuring a compact, sealed bundle.
- Select high-quality ham and Swiss cheese for richer flavor; prosciutto or Gruyère can elevate the traditional recipe.
- Create a gluten-free version by substituting regular breadcrumbs with almond flour or crushed gluten-free crackers for crispy coating.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg