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Chicken Cordon Bleu

A classic dish of juicy chicken breasts rolled and stuffed with Swiss cheese and smoky ham, breaded and baked to perfection.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 slices black forest ham
  • 4 slices Swiss cheese

Instructions

  • Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Pound the chicken breasts to an even ½ inch thickness.
  • Step 2: Lay out the slices of ham on each chicken breast, followed by Swiss cheese.
  • Step 3: Roll up each chicken breast tightly and secure with toothpicks.
  • Step 4: Set up a breading station with flour, beaten egg, and panko bread crumbs.
  • Step 5: Dredge each chicken roll in flour, dip in egg, and coat with panko.
  • Step 6: Place the breaded chicken on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
  • Step 7: Allow to rest, remove toothpicks, slice, and serve warm.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Meat Mallet
  • Plastic Wrap
  • Toothpicks

Notes

For extra flavor, add Dijon mustard before layering ham and cheese. Use cooking spray for a crispier texture.