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Classic Chicken Cordon Bleu

Classic Chicken Cordon Bleu

  • Author: Charlotte
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: European-inspired
  • Diet: Kosher

Description

Golden breaded chicken rolls filled with turkey ham and Swiss cheese, baked until tender, then served with a creamy Dijon Parmesan sauce.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken cutlets, about 6 ounces each, pounded to 1/4 inch thickness
  • 4 thin slices turkey ham
  • 4 slices Swiss cheese
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a baking dish.
  2. In one shallow bowl, combine flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and garlic powder. Place beaten eggs in a second bowl and panko breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
  3. Lay each chicken cutlet flat. Add 1 slice turkey ham and 1 slice Swiss cheese to each piece, then roll tightly and secure with toothpicks.
  4. Coat each roll in the flour mixture, dip into the beaten eggs, then press into the panko breadcrumbs.
  5. Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat. Brown the chicken rolls for 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  6. Transfer the rolls to the prepared baking dish and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the chicken reaches 165°F inside.
  7. While the chicken bakes, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan. Whisk in Dijon mustard, chicken broth, heavy cream, Parmesan, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  8. Simmer the sauce for 3 to 5 minutes, until slightly thickened.
  9. Remove toothpicks from the chicken, spoon the warm sauce over the top, garnish with parsley, and serve.

Notes

  • Pound the chicken evenly so it cooks at the same pace.
  • Keep the cheese slightly away from the edges to reduce leaking.
  • Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
  • Store extra sauce separately for the best texture when reheating.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken roll with sauce
  • Calories: 615
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 890mg
  • Fat: 35g
  • Saturated Fat: 16g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 17g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 31g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 45g
  • Cholesterol: 205mg

Keywords: chicken cordon bleu, stuffed chicken, breaded chicken, Swiss cheese chicken, creamy Dijon chicken