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Chicken Cordon Bleu

Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu with Creamy Swiss Cheese Bliss

A delightful Chicken Cordon Bleu featuring tender chicken filled with turkey and Swiss cheese, topped with a creamy sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 540
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Breasts Fresh and even thickness
  • 8 slices Turkey Slices Can substitute with ham
  • 4 slices Swiss Cheese Gruyère or mozzarella can substitute
For the Coating
  • 1 cup Flour For coating
  • 2 large Eggs Beaten
  • 1 cup Milk For egg wash
  • 2 cups Breadcrumbs Panko recommended for extra crunch
Seasonings
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Add to breadcrumbs
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Butter For sauce and browning chicken
  • 1 cup Milk For creamy cheese sauce

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • Meat mallet
  • Mixing bowls
  • baking dish

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness of about ½ inch.
  3. Layer turkey and Swiss cheese on each flattened chicken breast, then roll tightly and secure with toothpicks.
  4. Set up a breading station with flour, egg wash, and breadcrumbs.
  5. Coat each chicken roll in flour, dip into egg wash, and then coat with breadcrumbs.
  6. In a skillet, melt butter and brown the chicken rolls for 4-5 minutes on each side.
  7. Transfer chicken to a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
  8. Prepare the Swiss cheese sauce by melting butter, whisking in flour, and adding milk until thickened, then stir in Swiss cheese.
  9. Serve the Chicken Cordon Bleu warm, drizzled with cheese sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 36gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, pound the chicken evenly and avoid overcrowding the skillet during cooking.

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