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Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu

Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe

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This Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu is a golden, crispy delight that brings restaurant-quality elegance to your table in under an hour. With just 15 minutes of prep and 35 minutes of baking, this dish is a lifesaver for busy weeknights or impressive enough for weekend dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 7
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

Chicken Cordon Bleu

  • 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 6 slices Swiss cheese
  • 6 slices cooked ham
  • 1 cup Italian bread crumbs
  • 1 egg, beaten

Creamy Dijon Sauce (optional)

  • 3 Tablespoons butter
  • 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups half and half, (could also use milk)
  • 3 Tablespoons Dijon Mustard
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ⅓ cup fresh shredded parmesan cheese
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Spray a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Pound chicken breasts to 1/4 inch in thickness.
  • Sprinkle each side of chicken with salt and pepper.
  • Place one slice of cheese and one slice of ham on top of each chicken breast.
  • Roll up each chicken breast and secure with a toothpick.
  • Dip rolled chicken in egg wash, roll in breadcrumbs and place in baking dish.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
  • Remove toothpicks and serve. We love to dip it in this creamy Dijon sauce, but sometimes we even use store-bought Honey Mustard sauce and that is also delicious.
  • Creamy Dijon Sauce
  • Place a saucepan over medium heat on the stove top. Add in the butter and let it melt.
  • Whisk in the flour and whisk it constantly for 1-2 minutes.
  • Carefully pour in the half and half (or milk), whisking the entire time.
  • Add in the mustard, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce while whisking and beat until smooth and until sauce starts to thicken up (will take 3-4 minutes).
  • Remove from heat, stir in the cheese, and beat until smooth and cheese is melted.
  • Add salt and pepper as needed, then pour sauce over Chicken Cordon Bleu to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 37gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 158mgSodium: 1067mgPotassium: 612mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 659IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 294mgIron: 2mg
Keyword baked chicken dish, chicken cordon bleu, easy chicken recipe, ham and cheese chicken, quick dinner recipe
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