Description
Crispy and Creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu with Dijon Sauce is a delicious dish featuring tender chicken breasts rolled with ham and Swiss cheese, coated in a crunchy breadcrumb layer, and served with a tangy Dijon sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 slices of ham (such as deli ham or prosciutto)
- 4 slices of Swiss cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably panko for extra crunch)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup sour cream (for the Dijon sauce)
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard (for the Dijon sauce)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (for the Dijon sauce)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Prepare the chicken breasts by pounding them to about 1/2 inch thickness and seasoning 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 tightly, and secure with toothpicks or kitchen twine.
- Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs mixed with salt and pepper.
- Dredge each chicken roll in flour, dip in eggs, and coat with breadcrumbs.
- In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat, then cook the chicken rolls for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Prepare the Dijon sauce by whisking together sour cream, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes after baking, then remove toothpicks or twine before slicing.
- Serve the chicken rolls drizzled with the Dijon sauce.
Notes
- For a healthier version, use whole wheat breadcrumbs and bake the chicken without frying it first.
- Add fresh herbs like parsley or thyme to the breadcrumb mixture for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Pan-frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg