Description
Creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu is a delectable dish that brings together tender chicken breasts, savory ham, and melted Swiss cheese, all wrapped in a crispy coating. Finished with a rich creamy Dijon sauce, this recipe is the perfect choice for special occasions or an impressive dinner at home. With its elegant presentation and delightful flavors, this comfort food is sure to impress family and friends alike. Whether you serve it with fresh vegetables, a crisp salad, or creamy mashed potatoes, this dish guarantees a crowd-pleasing experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 16 slices Swiss cheese
- ½ lb thinly sliced ham
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 eggs (beaten)
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- For the Creamy Dijon Sauce: 3 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Flatten each breast using a meat mallet.
- Layer Swiss cheese and ham on each breast, roll tightly, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oil in a deep pan to 325°F (170°C). Dredge each roll in flour, dip in beaten eggs, and coat with breadcrumbs.
- Fry until golden brown (about 5 minutes per side). Ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- For the sauce: Sauté garlic in butter, whisk in flour, then add milk gradually until thickened. Mix in Dijon mustard and Parmesan.
- Serve sliced rolls drizzled with the creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 145mg