Description
A delicious and creamy chicken cordon bleu recipe featuring crispy chicken rolls filled with ham and Swiss cheese, served with a tangy Dijon sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 ounces thinly sliced ham
- 4 ounces Swiss cheese, sliced
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably panko)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1/2 cup sour cream (for Dijon sauce)
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard (for Dijon sauce)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (for Dijon sauce)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
- Place each chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound them to about 1/2 inch thick using a meat mallet or rolling pin.
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Lay 2 slices of ham and 2 slices of Swiss cheese on each chicken breast. Roll the chicken tightly, starting from one end, and secure with toothpicks or kitchen twine.
- Set up a breading station: Place the flour in one shallow dish, beat the eggs in another dish, and combine the breadcrumbs with a pinch of salt and pepper in a third dish.
- Dredge each chicken roll in flour, shaking off excess, then dip into the beaten eggs, and finally coat with breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
- In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Once hot, carefully add the chicken rolls and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the browned chicken to the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- While the chicken is baking, prepare the Dijon sauce by mixing sour cream, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth.
- Once the chicken is done, let it rest for a few minutes before slicing. Serve with the Dijon sauce drizzled on top or on the side.
Notes
- For a healthier option, bake the chicken rolls instead of frying them. Brush with olive oil and bake at 375°F for 25-30 minutes.
- Add some fresh herbs like thyme or parsley to the breadcrumb mixture for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg