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Skillet Chicken Cordon Bleu

I love this quick and easy Chicken Cordon Bleu recipe made all in one skillet. There's no breading, rolling or frying, all the ingredients are layered right in the skillet.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 258 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 skinless chicken breast cutlets (sliced thin, 4 oz each)
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour*
  • 1/2 teaspoon butter
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2/3 cup reduced sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 4 thin slices low sodium deli ham (I use Boar’s Head (3 oz total))
  • 4 lices light Swiss Cheese such as Alpine Lace (3 oz total)
  • chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
  • * All purpose gluten-free flour works well here.

Instructions

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  1. Season chicken with salt and pepper, to taste.
  2. Place the flour in a shallow dish. Lightly dredge the chicken with flour on both sides, shaking off the excess reserving the flour.
  3. In a small bowl combine the chicken broth, lemon juice, Dijon mustard and 1 teaspoon of the reserved flour, whisk until smooth.
  4. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Melt the butter and add 1 teaspoon of the olive oil and half of the chicken.
  5. Cook 2 minutes on each side, until slightly golden, then transfer to a dish.
  6. Add remaining 1/2 teaspoon olive oil and remaining chicken and cook 2 minutes on each side.
  7. Set aside on a dish with the other pieces of chicken.
  8. Reduce the heat to medium-low, add the chicken broth mixture. Whisk scraping up any bits stuck to the pan then simmer 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
  9. Return the chicken to the skillet, top each piece with a slice of ham and a slice of swiss, cover the skillet and simmer medium-low for 3 to 4 minutes until the cheese melts.
  10. To serve use a spatula and transfer the chicken to each dish, spoon the remaining sauce over each piece.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1piece chicken Calories 258kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 37g (74%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 109mg (36%) Sodium 578mg (24%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 258

% Daily Value*

Serving 1piece chicken
Calories 258kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 37g 74%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 109mg 36%
Sodium 578mg 24%
Sugar 1g 2%

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