Description
Culinary magic unfolds with chicken cordon bleu, a Swiss-inspired dish merging tender chicken, rich ham, and melted Swiss cheese. Crispy golden breading and luxurious inner layers promise a delightful meal you’ll savor with pure enthusiasm.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 slices of ham
- 4 slices of Swiss cheese
Coating and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Sauce and Binding Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Prepare a heating chamber by adjusting temperature settings to 375°F (190°C) for optimal culinary performance.
- Transform chicken breasts into uniform canvases by gently pounding them to consistent thickness using a meat mallet.
- Layer each chicken surface with delicate ham slices and premium Swiss cheese, crafting a precise interior filling.
- Carefully roll the chicken around the filling, creating compact cylindrical parcels and stabilize using toothpick anchors.
- Compose a crispy exterior coating by combining breadcrumbs with finely grated Parmesan, aromatic garlic powder, nuanced onion powder, and essential seasoning elements.
- Establish a three-stage breading technique: dust chicken rolls with flour, immerse in whisked eggs, then thoroughly coat with seasoned breadcrumb mixture.
- Activate a skillet with melted butter over moderate heat, strategically searing chicken rolls until achieving a golden, crisp exterior.
- Transition seared chicken rolls into a prepared baking vessel, then roast within the preheated oven for approximately 25-30 minutes until internal temperature indicates complete cooking.
- Simultaneously craft a luxurious accompanying sauce by gently warming heavy cream with robust Dijon mustard, stirring until reaching a sophisticated, velvety consistency.
- Finale the dish by cascading the creamy sauce elegantly over the perfectly prepared chicken rolls moments before presenting.
Notes
- Gentle pounding ensures even cooking and prevents dry chicken, maintaining a juicy interior.
- Toothpicks are crucial for keeping the chicken rolls intact during searing and baking, preventing cheese and ham from escaping.
- Using freshly grated Parmesan creates a crispier, more flavorful breadcrumb coating compared to pre-packaged cheese.
- For gluten-free options, substitute regular breadcrumbs with almond flour or gluten-free panko crumbs, maintaining the same crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 615
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg