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Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu

This homemade dish is crispy and delicious, filled with cheese and ham. It is an easy version of the famous French meal that is ready in about one hour. 

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 782 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: French , American

Ingredients

Chicken:
  • 4 boneless/skinless chicken breasts about 6oz each
  • 8 slices Swiss cheese
  • 8 slices ham
  • salt and pepper
  • baking spray
Breadcrumbs Mixture:
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon ground paprika optional - used to add color
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Egg Mixture:
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Lemon Aioli:
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. Spray a baking dish with oil and set it aside.
Breadcrumbs Mixture:
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  1. Add all the ingredients to a medium shallow bowl, stir to combine and set aside.
Egg Mixture:
  1. Add all the ingredients to a medium shallow bowl, stir to combine and set aside.
Prepare the Chicken:
  1. 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.
  2. Season the meat with salt and pepper on both sides.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Refrigerate for 20-30 minutes if you have time.
  6. Dip chicken in the egg and flour mixture, after that toss into the breadcrumbs mixture.
  7. Place into the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining chicken breasts.
  8. 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:
  1. Add all the ingredients to a small bowl and stir until fully combined.
  2. Serve over chicken. garnished with fresh chopped parsley.

Nutrition Information

Calories 782kcal (39%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 56g (112%) Fat 52g (80%) Saturated Fat 18g (90%) Cholesterol 252mg (84%) Sodium 1223mg (51%) Potassium 714mg (20%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 880IU (18%) Vitamin C 3.5mg (4%) Calcium 499mg (50%) Iron 2.7mg (15%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 782

% 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.

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