Easy 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 servings
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Calories
782 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu
Description
The recipe begins by butterflying boneless, skinless chicken breasts to create a pocket for stuffing. Each breast is seasoned with salt and pepper, then layered with overlapping slices of Swiss cheese and ham rolled together before being enclosed within the chicken. Toothpicks secure the pockets to keep the filling contained during cooking.
A breadcrumb mixture seasoned with paprika and garlic powder provides a flavorful, textured crust. The chicken is dipped in an egg and flour mixture to help the crumbs adhere, then coated evenly with the panko mix.
Chicken breasts bake in a preheated oven until cooked through, developing a crisp outer layer while the cheese melts inside. The dish is served with a lemon aioli made from mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice and zest, which contributes a fresh, citrus note and creamy contrast to the savory chicken.
Ingredients
Chicken:
- 4 chicken breast about 6oz each, boneless skinless
- 8 lices swiss cheese
- 8 lices ham
- salt
- black pepper
- baking spray
Breadcrumbs Mixture:
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon paprika optional - used to add color, ground
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Egg Mixture:
- 2 egg large
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Lemon Aioli:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt full-fat
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Spray a baking dish with oil and set it aside.
Breadcrumbs Mixture:
- Add all the ingredients to a medium shallow bowl, stir to combine and set aside.
Egg Mixture:
- Add all the ingredients to a medium shallow bowl, stir to combine and set aside.
Prepare the Chicken:
- Take each breast and butterfly it, by cutting it horizontally across the center, but not all the way through, so you can flip it open.
- Season the meat with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Place two pieces of cheese on a cutting board, one above the other, the sides should slightly overlap. Same way, top with two pieces of ham, and roll together.
- Place the roll-up onto the butterflied chicken and top it with the other side. Now the chicken is stuffed with the cheese and ham roll-up. Secure it inside by placing a few toothpicks on the cut/opening side of it.
- Refrigerate for 20-30 minutes if you have time.
- Dip chicken in the egg and flour mixture, after that toss into the breadcrumbs mixture.
- Place into the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining chicken breasts.
- Spray the top with cooking spray and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown. The internal temperature of the chicken should be 165F.
Lemon Aioli:
- Add all the ingredients to a small bowl and stir until fully combined.
- Serve over chicken. garnished with fresh chopped parsley.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 782 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 782kcal | 39% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 56g | 112% |
| Fat | 52g | 80% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Cholesterol | 252mg | 84% |
| Sodium | 1223mg | 51% |
| Potassium | 714mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 880IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 3.5mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 499mg | 50% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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