Description
This irresistible Chicken Cordon Bleu recipe features tender chicken breasts filled with savory ham and gooey cheese, then coated in a crispy crust. It’s a gourmet meal perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a special weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 slices ham
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1.5 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter for pan-frying
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pound chicken breasts to about 1/2 inch thickness.
- Place a slice of ham and a slice of Swiss cheese on top of each chicken breast.
- Fold the chicken over the filling, securing the edges to enclose the ham and cheese. You can use toothpicks to hold them together.
- Set up three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs mixed with salt and pepper.
- Dredge each chicken breast first in flour, then dip in the egg, and finally coat thoroughly with panko breadcrumbs. This ensures a crispy coating for your irresistible Chicken Cordon Bleu.
- Heat olive oil or butter in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let the irresistible Chicken Cordon Bleu rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For an extra creamy sauce, you can make a simple béchamel sauce to serve alongside.
- Ensure the chicken is fully cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- You can substitute Gruyere cheese for a richer flavor.
- This best Chicken Cordon Bleu recipe is also delicious baked without searing if you prefer a simpler preparation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg