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Chicken Cordon Bleu

Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6–8 oz each)
  • 4 slices ham deli or prosciutto
  • 4 slices Swiss cheese or Gruyere
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg + 1 Tbsp water egg wash
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt & black pepper to taste
  • 2 Tbsp melted butter for brushing
  • Optional Mustard-Cream Sauce:
  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 Tbsp flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Flatten chicken breasts to ¼ inch thickness using a meat mallet. Season with salt & pepper.
  2. Layer ham and cheese over each breast, leaving edges free.
  3. Roll chicken tightly, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for 20–30 minutes.
  4. Coat rolls: flour → egg wash → panko breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder.
  5. Cook options:
  6. Oven: Preheat 375°F, brown in skillet, brush with butter, bake 20–25 min to 160°F internal.
  7. Pan-Fry + Oven: Brown all sides, bake at 350°F until done.
  8. Air Fryer: 375°F for 18–20 min, flipping halfway.
  9. Optional: Prepare mustard cream sauce and pour over sliced chicken.

Notes

  • Chill rolls before breading to prevent cheese leakage.
  • Use a meat thermometer for perfect doneness (160°F internal, rest to 165°F).
  • Don’t overstuff — extra cheese can leak during cooking.
  • Use panko breadcrumbs for a crispier crust than standard breadcrumbs.