Description
A recipe for making classic Chicken Cordon Bleu.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 4 thin slices ham
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Pound the chicken breasts to about 1/4 inch thickness.
- Place one slice of ham and one slice of Swiss cheese on each chicken breast.
- Roll the chicken tightly around the filling and secure with toothpicks if needed.
- Combine flour in one shallow dish.
- Combine beaten eggs in a second shallow dish.
- Mix breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese in a third shallow dish.
- Dredge each chicken roll first in flour, then dip in egg, and finally coat thoroughly with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Brown the chicken rolls on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F or 74°C).
- Remove toothpicks before serving.
Notes
- You can bake these instead of pan-frying. Place them on a baking sheet and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25-30 minutes.
- Use thin-cut ham for easier rolling.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 40
- Cholesterol: 120
Keywords: Chicken Cordon Bleu, chicken recipe, Swiss cheese, ham, breaded chicken, dinner idea