Chicken Cordon Bleu Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
244 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
French
Chicken Cordon Bleu Sauce
Description
The Chicken Cordon Bleu Sauce recipe combines butter, chicken broth, and chicken bouillon granules reduced by simmering to concentrate flavors. A mixture of cornstarch and heavy whipping cream is whisked in to thicken the sauce smoothly. The final seasoning includes black pepper, with optional basil to brighten the sauce. The cooking process involves gentle simmering and continuous whisking to achieve a thick yet delicate sauce consistency without lumps.
This sauce enhances Chicken Cordon Bleu by adding moisture and richness without overpowering the rolled chicken and ham components. Its creamy nature works well spooned over the plated entree, offering a comforting texture and subtle savory notes from the chicken broth base.
Serve this sauce immediately over freshly cooked Chicken Cordon Bleu. The silky texture and mild seasoning ensure the focus remains on the layered flavors of the main dish without excess heaviness.
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon basil (Optional)
Instructions
- Whisk cornstarch and heavy whipping cream together in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Bring butter, broth, and bouillon to a simmer in a medium-sized pot and reduce for 10-15 minutes.
- Whisk in the corn starch and whipping cream mixture and continue to cook while whisking until the sauce until thickens.
- When sauce is heated through and thickened, add pepper. Basil can also be added if you would like a brighter flavor (optional).
- Serve over Chicken Cordon Bleu.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 244 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 244kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 254mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 65mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 939IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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