Chicken Cordon Bleu
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Chicken Cordon Bleu
Description
This recipe prepares Chicken Cordon Bleu by starting with thin pieces of skinless, boneless chicken breast seasoned with salt and pepper. Each piece is layered with slices of Swiss cheese and cooked ham before being carefully rolled and secured. The rolls are then dipped in beaten egg and coated with bread crumbs for a crisp, golden crust.
The coated chicken rolls are topped with melted butter to enhance browning and moisture before baking in a moderate oven until the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature and the crust becomes crispy. The combination of the melted Swiss cheese and ham inside complements the mild chicken flavor, while the outside crust adds texture.
Serve this dish warm as a satisfying main course, pairing well with steamed vegetables, rice, or potatoes for a balanced meal.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breast skinless, boneless, halves
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground
- 8 lices swiss cheese
- 4 lices ham cooked
- 2 large egg beaten
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 4 tablespoons butter melted, unsalted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Spray a 9x13 baking dish with vegetable oil spray.
- Cut the chicken breasts into 4 thin cutlets.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Top with a slice of Swiss cheese, then a slice of ham and a second slice of Swiss cheese.
- Roll carefully then pin closed with toothpick.
- Dip in beaten egg, then carefully (remember toothpicks are sharp), roll in bread crumbs until well coated.
- Spoon melted butter over the chicken.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until chicken is cooked to 165 degrees and the breading is browned and crispy.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 483 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 483kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 211mg | 70% |
| Sodium | 1268mg | 53% |
| Potassium | 406mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 785IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 375mg | 38% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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