Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of Creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu, a delightful dish that combines tender chicken breasts, savory ham, and gooey Swiss cheese, all wrapped in a crispy breadcrumb coating. This elegant meal is topped with a luscious creamy Dijon sauce that adds depth and sophistication to any dinner table. Perfect for special occasions or an impressive weeknight dinner, this recipe is sure to impress your family and guests alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ lb thinly sliced ham
- 16 slices Swiss cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 eggs, beaten
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- Peanut or vegetable oil for frying
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups milk (480 mL)
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard (60 g)
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (100 g)
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Pound to ½ inch thick.
- Layer Swiss cheese and ham on each chicken breast, roll tightly, and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oil in a deep pan to 325°F (170°C). Set up bowls with flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs.
- Dredge each chicken roll in flour, dip in egg, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Fry until golden brown (about 5 minutes per side) or bake to fully cook if necessary.
- Prepare the creamy Dijon sauce by sautéing garlic in butter, whisking in flour and milk until thickened, then stirring in mustard and cheese.
- Serve sliced rolls drizzled with sauce.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (150g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 150mg