Description
Indulge in the classic flavors of Chicken Cordon Bleu with this easy-to-follow recipe. Tender chicken breasts stuffed with Swiss cheese and ham, coated in breadcrumbs, and baked to golden perfection. A delicious meal that’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
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For the Chicken Rolls:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 4 slices deli ham
For Breading:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
For Baking:
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- toothpicks for securing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pound the chicken: Place each chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound to 1/4-inch thickness.
- Assemble the rolls: Place a slice of Swiss cheese and a slice of ham on each breast, then roll up tightly and secure with toothpicks.
- Prepare breading stations: In separate bowls, place flour, salt, and pepper; beaten eggs; and breadcrumbs mixed with paprika.
- Bread the chicken: Dredge each chicken roll in flour, dip in eggs, then coat in breadcrumbs.
- Bake: Place rolls in a baking dish, seam side down, drizzle with melted butter, and bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Serve: Remove toothpicks before serving.
Notes
- For a crispier crust, pan-fry the breaded chicken rolls before baking.
- Enhance flavor with Dijon mustard inside the rolls.
- Pair with Dijon sauce or steamed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast roll
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 890 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg
