Description
Cordon Bleu Chicken is a delightful dish that delivers the essence of French cuisine right to your table. This recipe features tender chicken breasts stuffed with savory Black Forest ham and creamy Swiss Gruyere cheese, all encased in a crunchy panko coating. Ideal for family dinners or special occasions, this dish balances simplicity and gourmet appeal, making it a hit with both novice cooks and seasoned chefs alike. The addition of a rich Dijon cream sauce elevates the flavors, ensuring a memorable meal experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium chicken breasts
- 8 slices Black Forest ham
- 1 1/4 cups Swiss Gruyere cheese
- 1 1/4 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare a baking sheet with a rack.
- Flatten each chicken breast between plastic wrap using a meat mallet until about 1/4-inch thick.
- Layer two slices of ham and 1/4 cup cheese on each breast, roll tightly, and secure with toothpicks.
- Mix melted butter with panko breadcrumbs in a skillet until golden brown; let cool briefly.
- Brush each chicken roll with a mixture of Dijon mustard, honey, and olive oil before coating in the breadcrumb mix.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until cooked through (internal temperature of 160°F).
- For the sauce, combine broth, cornstarch, and cream in a saucepan; simmer until thickened.
- Serve the chicken warm, drizzled with sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 105mg