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Classic Chicken Cordon Bleu (Baked or Fried)

Chicken Cordon Bleu is one of the original family favorite classic dinners. Whether you bake it or fry it, its ooey-gooey cheese, savory ham, and crunchy breadcrumb coating make it seriously delicious.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 684 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

Chicken Cordon Bleu
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 thin slices ham
  • 8 thin slices Swiss cheese
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 cup plain bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil , for frying
Creamy Dijon Mustard Sauce (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

Instructions

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  1. Working one at a time, place chicken breast between two pieces of parchment paper or plastic wrap. Use a mallet to pound chicken to 1/4-inch thickness. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Layer 2 slices of ham and 2 slices of swiss cheese on each chicken breast. Roll up tightly.
  3. Spread flour onto one plate, and bread crumbs out onto another. In a shallow bowl, whisk together egg with 1 tablespoon water.
  4. Roll stuffed chicken in flour to coat. Dip in egg mixture, and then roll in bread crumbs to coat.
FRYING
  1. Heat 1/2 cup of vegetable oil in a large heavy skillet to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Place chicken in oil and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side, until chicken is golden brown and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Monitor the temperature of the oil and adjust heat as necessary to maintain near 350 degrees.
BAKING
  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit and lightly grease a 9x13 pan or baking sheet.
  2. Place the prepared chicken onto the pan. Spray the tops lightly with nonstick cooking spray. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes until chicken is golden brown and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Creamy Dijon Mustard Sauce
  1. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium high heat. Whisk in cornstarch until all specks of white are absorbed. Pour in milk and whisk in dijon mustard, brown sugar, and cider vinegar. Continue to whisk until sauce is thickened, which should only take a couple of minutes.
  2. Serve over cooked chicken cordon bleu.

Notes

  • Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Place the prepared chicken into the air fryer basket. Spray the tops lightly with nonstick cooking spray or olive oil spray.
  • Cook in the preheated air fryer for 15-20 minutes until chicken is golden brown and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1breast Calories 684kcal (34%) Carbohydrates 42g (14%) Protein 54g (108%) Fat 32g (49%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 200mg (67%) Sodium 1776mg (74%) Potassium 788mg (23%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 655IU (13%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 415mg (42%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 684

% Daily Value*

Serving 1breast
Calories 684kcal 34%
Carbohydrates 42g 14%
Protein 54g 108%
Fat 32g 49%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 200mg 67%
Sodium 1776mg 74%
Potassium 788mg 17%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 655IU 13%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 415mg 42%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.