Description
Chicken Cordon Bleu is a classic dish featuring chicken breasts stuffed with ham and cheese, then breaded and baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 slices of ham
- 4 slices of Swiss cheese
- 1 cup of all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup of breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place each chicken breast between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound to about 1/4 inch thickness.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Place a slice of ham and a slice of cheese on each chicken breast.
- Roll the chicken tightly and secure with toothpicks.
- Dredge each roll in flour, dip in beaten eggs, and coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown the chicken rolls on all sides.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
- Remove toothpicks before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add herbs like thyme or parsley to the breadcrumbs.
- Serve with a side of vegetables or a salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Pan-frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Chicken Cordon Bleu, stuffed chicken, ham and cheese chicken