Description
You are making an easy baked Chicken Cordon Bleu. This recipe keeps the process simple for a weeknight but delivers a crispy, cheesy result perfect for entertaining. We focus on securing the filling so your cheese stays inside while the panko crust turns golden brown.
Ingredients
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- 4 Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 4 thin slices ham
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
- Place each chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap. Pound them to about 1/4-inch thickness.
- Place one slice of ham and one slice of Swiss cheese on top of each flattened chicken breast.
- Tightly roll up the chicken, starting from the narrow end, completely enclosing the ham and cheese. Secure the seam with toothpicks if necessary.
- Set up a standard breading station: one shallow dish with flour seasoned with salt and pepper, one dish with beaten eggs, and one dish with Panko breadcrumbs.
- Dredge each rolled chicken breast first in the seasoned flour, shaking off excess.
- Dip the floured chicken into the beaten eggs, allowing excess to drip off.
- Roll the chicken in the Panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently so the crumbs adhere well.
- In a small bowl, mix the melted butter and olive oil. Brush this mixture evenly over the breaded chicken rolls. This helps create your golden crust.
- Place the chicken rolls seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the crust is golden brown and crisp.
- Remove toothpicks before serving. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra security, you can wrap the rolled chicken tightly with kitchen twine before breading.
- If you want a truly gourmet feel like what Liam creates, serve this with a simple Dijon cream sauce drizzled over the top.
- Pounding the chicken evenly is key for uniform cooking and easy rolling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breast
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 150mg