Description
Indulge in the comfort of homemade Chicken Cordon Bleu with Cheese Sauce, a classic dish that combines tender chicken breasts stuffed with savory ham and creamy Swiss cheese. Baked to golden perfection, this delightful recipe is topped with a rich cheese sauce that enhances its flavor profile, making it ideal for family dinners or special occasions. Simple to prepare yet impressive in presentation, this dish promises to satisfy both your taste buds and your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 8 slices of ham
- 8 slices of Swiss cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups Panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard paste
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Swiss cheese
- 1/2 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Pound chicken breasts thinly and season.
- Layer ham and Swiss cheese on each chicken slice; roll tightly and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
- Coat rolls in seasoned flour, dip in egg wash, then coat in breadcrumbs.
- Bake on a parchment-lined sheet for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- For the cheese sauce, melt butter and whisk in flour; add milk gradually until thickened. Stir in cheeses until smooth.
- Drizzle warm cheese sauce over sliced chicken rolls before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken roll (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 95mg