Chicken Cordon Bleu

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Chicken Cordon Bleu

Chicken Cordon Bleu is one of those recipes that feels super fancy but is ready in under an hour! It's so saucy, cheesy, and delicious!

995 kcal /serving 35 min Serves 4 Medium American

Ingredients

  • 4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts ($10.50)
  • 4 slices ham ($2.25)
  • 4 slices Swiss cheese ($1.25)
  • 1 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs ($0.85)
  • 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning ($0.05)
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder ($0.05)
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder ($0.05)
  • 1 tsp salt ($0.04)
  • 1/4 tsp Freshly cracked black pepper ($0.02)
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted ($1.07)
  • 1/4 cup butter ($0.53)
  • 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour ($0.05)
  • 3/4 cup milk ($0.40)
  • 1/2 Tbsp Dijon mustard ($0.04)
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire ($0.05)
  • 1/2 tsp salt ($0.02)

Preparation

Not specified

Cooking

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Butterfly each chicken breast by slicing horizontally through the middle of the breast, taking care to not cut all the way through.
  3. Open the chicken breast up like a book.
  4. Pound.
  5. Lay the breast flat between 2 pieces of plastic wrap.
  6. Use a meat mallet or rolling pin to pound the chicken breasts into a thin, even layer.
  7. Sprinkle the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  8. Place a slice of ham and slice of Swiss cheese on each chicken breast.
  9. Roll.
  10. Gently roll up the chicken breast.
  11. Combine.
  12. In a shallow bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, onion powder, garlic, powder, salt, and pepper.
  13. Set up a breading station with 2 shallow bowls; one of melted butter and one for the breading.
  14. Dip the chicken rolls in the melted butter, and roll in the breadcrumbs until completely coated.
  15. Transfer to a parchment linked baking sheet.
  16. Bake the chicken for 35-40 minutes or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
  17. Melt.
  18. To make the sauce, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
  19. Stir in the flour.
  20. Then, slowly pour in the milk while whisking to incorporate.
  21. Spoon.
  22. Add in the Dijon mustard and Worcestershire sauce.
  23. Season with salt.
  24. Spoon the sauce over the chicken.

Plating & Serving

Not specified

Suggested Sides

Nutrition per Serving

995 Calories
93.2g Protein 80% DV
23.5g Carbs 8% DV
56.9g Fat 73% DV
1.4g Fiber 4% DV
3.5g Sugars
1198mg Sodium 80% DV
386mg Cholesterol 110% DV
Diet Type Low Carb
Health Labels Sugar Conscious Egg Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Shellfish Free Crustacean Free Celery Free Sesame Free Lupine Free Mollusk Free Alcohol Free No Sugar Added Sulphite Free

* Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Recipe Details
Category main
Meal Type Dinner
Tags comfort-food, baked, chicken