5 from 258 votes
Chicken Cordon Bleu Sauce
This Chicken Cordon Bleu Sauce is a creamy, buttery accompaniment made with butter, chicken broth, and whipping cream thickened with cornstarch and seasoned with chicken bouillon and black pepper. With an optional hint of basil for added aroma, it creates a smooth, rich sauce that complements the milder flavors of Chicken Cordon Bleu. It is cooked by simmering and reducing ingredients to develop a balanced creamy texture perfect for coating the dish.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
244 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine:
French
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 244
% 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.