Description
Indulge in the decadent flavors of this Deliciously Creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu recipe. Tender chicken breasts stuffed with ham and Swiss cheese, rolled, breaded, and baked to golden perfection, then smothered in a luscious creamy sauce. This dish is a classic favorite for a reason – it’s rich, satisfying, and sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 slices of ham
- 8 slices of Swiss cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Creamy Sauce:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness, about ¼ inch thick. Season with salt and pepper.
- Place ham and Swiss cheese on each chicken breast. Roll up and secure with toothpicks. Dredge in flour, dip in eggs, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet. Brown the chicken rolls. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Prepare the creamy sauce. Heat cream, add mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, and Parmesan. Simmer until thickened.
- Remove chicken from oven, slice, and serve with creamy sauce. Garnish with parsley.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Chicken Cordon Bleu, Creamy Chicken Recipe, Stuffed Chicken
