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Chicken Cordon Bleu

Chicken Cordon Bleu is a classic French-inspired dish featuring tender chicken breasts stuffed with savory ham and Swiss cheese, then breaded and baked until golden. This elegant yet accessible meal is perfect for a special dinner or a weeknight treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 persons
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: French
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces Chicken breasts, boneless and skinless About 150g each.
  • 4 slices Ham, thinly sliced About 80g total.
  • 4 slices Swiss cheese, sliced About 80g total.
  • 60 g All-purpose flour About ½ cup.
  • 2 large Eggs Beaten.
  • 90 g Breadcrumbs About 1 cup.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Paprika
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil or melted butter

Equipment

  • 1 cutting board
  • 1 sharp knife
  • 1 meat mallet or rolling pin
  • 1 plastic wrap
  • 1 baking dish
  • 3 shallow bowls or plates
  • 1 toothpicks
  • 1 oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Grease a baking dish with a small amount of olive oil or butter.
  2. Place each chicken breast between two pieces of plastic wrap. Use a meat mallet or rolling pin to gently pound the chicken to about 1 cm (½ inch) thickness.
  3. Season both sides of chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  4. Place one slice of ham and one slice of Swiss cheese on each chicken breast. Roll each breast up tightly, securing with toothpicks.
  5. Prepare three shallow bowls: fill one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs.
  6. Dredge each chicken roll in flour, tapping off excess. Dip in beaten eggs, then coat thoroughly in breadcrumbs.
  7. Place prepared chicken rolls seam-side down in the baking dish. Drizzle with melted butter or olive oil.
  8. Bake for 28-30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through, and the outside is golden and crispy.
  9. Let stand for 5 minutes, remove toothpicks, and serve.

Notes

For extra crispiness, you can pan-fry the breaded chicken rolls in a bit of oil for 2-3 minutes per side before baking.
Substitute Gruyère or provolone for Swiss cheese if desired.
Serve with steamed vegetables or a simple salad for a complete meal.