Chicken Cordon Bleu with Sauce
Chicken Cordon Bleu with Sauce is a culinary delight that combines crispy chicken breasts, savory ham, and creamy Swiss cheese, all enveloped in a golden breadcrumb crust. Drizzled with a rich, homemade sauce, this dish is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy dinner at home.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 slices thinly sliced ham
- 8 slices Swiss cheese
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (for sauce)
- 1 cup heavy cream (for sauce)
- 1 tsp garlic powder (for sauce)
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard (for sauce)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- 2. Flatten each chicken breast to about half an inch thick using plastic wrap and a meat mallet.
- 3. Layer ham and Swiss cheese on each breast, roll tightly, and secure with toothpicks.
- 4. Dredge each roll in flour, dip in beaten eggs, and coat thoroughly with breadcrumbs.
- 5. Place the rolls in the baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- 6. For the sauce, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in heavy cream, garlic powder, and Dijon mustard until smooth and slightly thickened.
- 7. Serve the chicken drizzled with sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken roll (190g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 110mg