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Sliced chicken cordon bleu showing melted Swiss cheese and ham filling with golden crispy coating on white plate garnished with fresh parsley

Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe

4.50 from 2 votes
Aliana Recipes
Perfect chicken cordon bleu with tender chicken, smoky ham, and melted Swiss cheese wrapped in crispy breadcrumbs. This restaurant-quality dish transforms simple ingredients into comfort food magic that never fails to impress.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings:4
Course:Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine:American, French
Calories:485kcal
Cost:$12.50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 whole boneless skinless chicken breasts 6 oz each
  • 1 teaspoon salt for seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper for seasoning
  • 4 slices deli ham thick sliced preferred
  • 8 ounces Swiss cheese sliced
  • ½ cup all purpose flour for coating
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder for flour mixture
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder for flour mixture
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 2 cups panko breadcrumbs for coating
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter for sauce
  • 2 tablespoons all purpose flour for sauce
  • 2 cups whole milk for sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard for sauce
  • ½ cup Swiss cheese shredded, optional
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Meat mallet To flatten chicken breasts evenly
  • 1 Plastic wrap For pounding and wrapping chicken
  • 3 Shallow bowls For breading station setup
  • 1 Baking sheet Lined with parchment paper
  • 1 Meat thermometer To check internal temperature
  • 1 Medium saucepan For making Dijon cream sauce

Method
 

  1. Place each chicken breast between plastic wrap sheets and flatten to ½ inch thickness using a meat mallet.
  2. Remove plastic wrap and season chicken with salt and pepper. Layer ham slices over each breast, then top with Swiss cheese.
  3. Carefully roll up each chicken breast, using plastic wrap to keep filling secure. Wrap tightly in plastic.
  4. Refrigerate wrapped chicken for at least 30 minutes to help maintain shape during cooking.
  5. Create three bowls: flour mixture with seasonings, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  6. Remove plastic wrap and coat each chicken piece in flour, then egg, then panko. Press gently to adhere coating.
  7. Place on parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake 30-40 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  8. Melt butter in saucepan, whisk in flour, gradually add milk. Stir constantly until thickened, then add mustard and cheese.
  9. Slice chicken to show beautiful filling, drizzle with sauce, and garnish with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 485kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 52gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 165mgSodium: 890mgPotassium: 580mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 720IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 380mgIron: 2.1mg

Notes

The real magic of chicken cordon bleu is in the technique — proper flattening ensures even cooking while the chilling step prevents filling from leaking out during baking.