Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with Creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu, a gourmet dish that combines tender chicken breasts, savory ham, and melted Swiss cheese, all enveloped in a crispy breadcrumb coating. This dish is elevated by a rich and creamy Dijon sauce, making it perfect for special occasions or a delightful weeknight dinner. The elegant presentation and mouthwatering flavors are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your family. With straightforward steps and easily accessible ingredients, you can create this restaurant-quality meal right at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 16 slices Swiss cheese
- ½ lb thinly sliced ham
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 beaten eggs
- 2 cups panko bread crumbs
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups milk
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Flatten them to about ½ inch thick.
- Layer Swiss cheese and ham on each breast and roll tightly. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Prepare oil for frying at 325°F (170°C). Dredge each roll in flour, dip in egg wash, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Fry rolls until golden brown (about 5 minutes per side), ensuring an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- For the sauce, sauté garlic in butter, whisk in flour and milk until thickened; stir in mustard and Parmesan.
- Slice the chicken rolls and serve with sauce drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg