Description
Golden, crispy Chicken Cordon Bleu rolled with savory ham and melty Swiss, finished with a silky Swiss cheese sauce. Elegant enough for guests, simple enough for a cozy family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded thin
- 4 thin slices ham
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup Swiss cheese, freshly grated
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, for sauce
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Pound chicken: Place each chicken breast between parchment sheets and pound to an even 1/4 inch thickness.
- Layer and roll: Lay a slice of ham and a slice of Swiss over each breast, roll up tightly, and secure with toothpicks.
- Chill: Refrigerate the rolls for 15 minutes to help them hold their shape.
- Breading: Set up flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs mixed with paprika. Dredge rolls in flour, dip in egg, then coat evenly in breadcrumbs.
- Sear: Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear rolls on all sides until golden, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- Bake: Transfer to a lightly greased baking dish and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20 to 25 minutes, until the centers reach 165°F (74°C).
- Swiss sauce: In a saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat, whisk in 2 tablespoons flour, cook 1 minute, then slowly whisk in 1 cup milk. Simmer until thickened, remove from heat, and stir in 1 cup grated Swiss. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Rest chicken 5 minutes, remove toothpicks, slice, and spoon warm Swiss cheese sauce over the top.
Notes
- Note: Chill assembled rolls before breading for cleaner slices and less oozing.
- Use freshly grated Swiss for the smoothest sauce.
- Place chicken on a rack set over the baking dish for extra crispiness.
- Add a tiny pinch of nutmeg to the sauce for a classic savory aroma.
- Freeze uncooked breaded rolls on a sheet tray until solid, then bag for up to 1 month.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 44 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg
Keywords: chicken cordon bleu, swiss cheese sauce, baked chicken, crispy chicken, family dinner, comfort food, weeknight dinner