Description
Indulge in the richness of this Deliciously Creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu recipe. Tender chicken breasts stuffed with ham and Swiss cheese, rolled to perfection, and baked to golden deliciousness. Drizzled with a luscious creamy sauce, this dish is a decadent delight for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 slices of ham
- 8 slices of Swiss cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Creamy Sauce:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Pound Chicken: Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness, about ¼ inch thick. Season with salt and pepper.
- Assemble Rolls: Place ham and Swiss cheese on each chicken breast. Roll up and secure with toothpicks.
- Coat Chicken: Dredge chicken in flour, eggs, and breadcrumbs.
- Brown Chicken: Brown the chicken rolls in butter and olive oil.
- Bake: Transfer to oven and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Make Sauce: Heat cream, add mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, and Parmesan. Simmer until thick.
- Serve: Remove toothpicks, slice chicken, and serve with creamy sauce. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- You can customize with your favorite cheese or add herbs to the creamy sauce.
- For a crispier coating, you can double coat the chicken with breadcrumbs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Sauteing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: Chicken Cordon Bleu, Creamy Chicken Recipe, Stuffed Chicken, Swiss Cheese, Ham, Creamy Sauce
