Description
Chicken Cordon Bleu is a delightful dish featuring tender chicken breasts stuffed with savory ham and melted Swiss cheese, all encased in a crispy breadcrumb coating. This recipe is perfect for both busy weeknights and special occasions, offering a spectacular presentation that will impress your family and friends. With its irresistible flavors and customizable ingredients, this meal will soon become a favorite at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 slices deli ham
- 1 cup Swiss cheese, shredded
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Lay them flat and place two slices of ham and some shredded cheese inside each breast. Roll tightly.
- Set up an assembly line with flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs in three shallow bowls.
- Dip each rolled chicken breast into the flour, then the egg wash, followed by the breadcrumbs.
- Place seam-side down in the prepared dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let rest for five minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken roll (150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 110mg