Description
Creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu is a delightful twist on the classic dish, featuring tender chicken breasts wrapped around layers of savory ham and melted Swiss cheese. The crispy breadcrumb coating adds an irresistible crunch, while a rich creamy Dijon sauce elevates the flavors to new heights. Perfect for special occasions or a comforting dinner at home, this recipe is sure to impress your family and guests alike. Easy to customize and make ahead, Creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu combines elegance with convenience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 16 slices Swiss cheese
- ½ lb thinly sliced ham
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 eggs, beaten
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups milk
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oil in a deep pan to 325°F (170°C).
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder; pound to about ½ inch thick.
- Layer cheese and ham on each breast, roll tightly, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Dredge rolls in flour, dip in egg, and coat with breadcrumbs.
- Fry each roll for about 5 minutes per side until golden brown; finish cooking in the oven if necessary.
- For the sauce, sauté garlic in butter, whisk in flour then milk until thickened; stir in mustard and cheese.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 180mg