Description
Chicken Cordon Bleu is a classic dish made with chicken breasts, ham, and cheese, coated in breadcrumbs and baked until crispy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 slices of ham
- 4 slices of Swiss cheese
- 1 cup of breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Butterfly the chicken breasts and season with salt and pepper.
- Place a slice of ham and a slice of cheese on each chicken breast.
- Fold the chicken over to enclose the filling.
- Dredge each piece in flour, dip in beaten eggs, and coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and brown the chicken on both sides.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Serve with a side of vegetables or salad.
- For added flavor, you can use smoked ham.
- Freezing leftovers is possible; reheat in the oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Chicken Cordon Bleu, Chicken recipe, French cuisine