Chicken Cordon Bleu
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
881 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
French
Chicken Cordon Bleu
Description
Chicken Cordon Bleu combines thin chicken breast halves with slices of Swiss cheese and Black Forest ham that are rolled together to contain the melted cheese during cooking. The chicken bundles are coated in a seasoned breadcrumb mix that includes panko, Parmesan cheese, and paprika to add texture and color. Browning the chicken in butter develops a golden crust, then they are cooked in a pan with chicken broth and heavy cream which creates a rich, savory sauce that complements the mild chicken and cheese.
The paprika not only boosts the color but lends a gently smoky flavor that balances the creamy and salty filling. The chicken breasts are prepared thin to ensure even cooking and an easy roll, while the ham helps keep the cheese secured inside. Cooking finishes with a blend of broth and cream, which thickens to a luscious sauce.
This dish can be served with simple sides like steamed vegetables or a salad to focus on the rich stuffed chicken. The creamy sauce also makes it suitable for pairing with rice or mashed potatoes, absorbing the flavors well.
For best results, pound the chicken breasts carefully to avoid tearing, and use chunks of cheese cut from a block rather than pre-sliced cheese to better control the size and prevent leakage. Don’t skimp on the paprika as it adds an important brightness to the final dish.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast halves
- 4 lices swiss cheese I like to buy it in the block and make chunks about 3-4" long and about the same thickness as string cheese
- 4 lices Black Forest ham
- 1 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 1/4 cup butter for frying
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- salt pepper, and paprika to taste
Instructions
- Pound chicken breasts as thin as possible without breaking up the chicken, about 1/2" thick.
- Roll up the cheese in the ham, similar to how you would roll up a burrito. Fold in the ends over the cheese, then roll it up. This will keep the cheese from melting out of the center.
- Now roll up the ham and cheese in the chicken. Keep it all together using toothpicks.
- Place the melted butter in a shallow bowl or dish. In a separate shallow dish, mix the Panko, Parmesan cheese and paprika. Dip each chicken in the butter, then roll in the bread crumb mixture.
- Heat the remaining 1/4 cup butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook each chicken until browned on all sides.
- Place on a plate until remaining chicken is browned.
- When all the chicken is browned, add a little more butter (or cooking spray) to the bottom of the pan to keep chicken from sticking. Place ALL the chicken back in the skillet. Sprinkle paprika, to taste, over the chicken, then add chicken broth to the pan (don't pour the broth over the chicken, try to pour it directly into the bottom of the pan). Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.
- Transfer the chicken cordon bleus to a warm platter and remove toothpicks. The broth it was sitting in should have reduced and thickened a little during cooking. Add salt, pepper, and paprika to taste.
- Whisk in heavy cream.
- Cook, stirring until thickened.
- Pour sauce over the chicken. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Pound chicken breasts to about 1/2 inch thick for easy rolling and even cooking.
- Use Swiss cheese sliced from a block cut into chunks roughly 3-4 inches long and about the thickness of string cheese for better containment inside the chicken.
- Apply paprika liberally to the breadcrumb coating for a smoky flavor and appealing color.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 881 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 881kcal | 44% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 44g | 88% |
| Fat | 70g | 108% |
| Saturated Fat | 42g | 210% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 272mg | 91% |
| Sodium | 1435mg | 60% |
| Potassium | 688mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 3075IU | 62% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 403mg | 40% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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