Baked Chicken Cordon Bleu
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4.8
Baked Chicken Cordon Bleu
Description
This recipe starts by seasoning thin skinless, boneless chicken cutlets lightly with salt and fresh cracked black pepper. Each piece is topped with sliced ham and Swiss cheese before rolling tightly and securing seam side down. An egg wash made from whole eggs, egg whites, and water facilitates adhesion of the breadcrumb coating, which is a mixture of seasoned breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese.
The coated chicken rolls are placed on a baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray and baked at 450°F for around 25 minutes or cooked in an air fryer preheated to 400°F for about 12 minutes per batch, turning halfway to ensure even browning. The result is chicken that remains juicy inside with the ham and cheese melding together, surrounded by a crisp golden crust.
This hearty entree works well served with simple sides and is an approachable way to enjoy the flavors of traditional cordon bleu made in a home kitchen without frying. The recipe’s method using baking or air frying reduces excess oil while maintaining texture.
Ingredients
- cooking spray
- 12 thin sliced (36 oz total skinless boneless chicken breasts, 3 oz each)
- salt fresh cracked pepper
- black pepper fresh cracked pepper
- 1 egg large
- 2 egg large, whites
- 1 tbsp water
- 1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 5 oz deli ham 6 slices, thinly sliced, sliced in half, lean
- 6 lices swiss cheese 4.4 oz Sargento, reduced fat, cut in half
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Spray a large non-stick baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Follow steps above 1 through 6.
- Wash and dry the chicken cutlets; lightly pound the chicken to make thinner and lightly season with salt and black pepper.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400F. Spray both sides of the chicken with oil. Cook, in two batches 12 minutes turning halfway.
- Lay the chicken on a working surface and place a slice of ham on top of the chicken, then the cheese and roll, setting them aside seam side down.
- In a medium bowl, whisk eggs and egg whites along with water to make an egg wash.
- In another medium bowl, combine breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese.
- Dip the chicken into the egg wash, then into the breadcrumbs.
- Place chicken onto the baking sheet seem side down. Spray the top of the chicken with more cooking spray and bake about 25 minutes, or until until cooked.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 378 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2pieces | |
| Calories | 378kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 55g | 110% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Sodium | 813mg | 34% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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