Description
Baked Chicken Cordon Bleu is a delicious and comforting dish that combines juicy chicken, smoky ham, and creamy Swiss cheese, all wrapped in a crispy golden crust. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, this recipe delivers impressive flavors with minimal effort. Your loved ones will be asking for seconds as they savor every cheesy bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz good-quality deli ham slices
- 8 oz Swiss cheese, thinly sliced
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tsp olive oil or cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place chicken breasts between plastic wrap and pound to about half an inch thick.
- Lay ham and Swiss cheese on each breast, then roll tightly and secure with toothpicks.
- Dredge each roll in seasoned flour, dip in beaten eggs, then coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Place rolls seam-side down in a greased baking dish, drizzle with olive oil, and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute turkey for chicken or experiment with different cheeses like gouda or pepper jack.