Crispy Chicken Cordon Bleu with Creamy Cheese Sauce
Crispy creamy chicken cordon bleu features tender chicken breasts rolled with savory ham and melted Swiss cheese, coated in golden breadcrumbs, and baked until perfectly crisp outside and creamy inside.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
8 slices thin deli ham
8 slices Swiss cheese
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 cup all purpose flour
2 large eggs beaten
1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
3 tablespoons oil for browning
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Pound chicken breasts to 1/4 inch thickness.
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Season chicken with salt and pepper and spread Dijon mustard on each piece.
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Layer ham and cheese over chicken and roll tightly securing with toothpicks.
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Dredge rolls in flour then dip in beaten eggs then coat in breadcrumbs.
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Heat oil in oven safe skillet and brown chicken on all sides.
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Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Double breading creates a thicker crust. Chill rolls before cooking if needed to help them hold their shape.