Description
Delicious Chicken Cordon Bleu with Swiss Cheese Sauce
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium-sized boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Thinly sliced smoked beef deli meat
- 4–8 slices of good quality Swiss cheese
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- A pinch of garlic powder
- Olive oil or vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for the sauce)
- 1 ½ cups whole milk
- 1 cup freshly shredded Swiss cheese
- A pinch of salt (for the sauce)
- White pepper (for the sauce)
- A tiny pinch of nutmeg
- A splash of white grape juice (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by placing each chicken breast between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound them to about ¼ to ⅓ inch thick. Season both sides with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Assemble the Cordon Bleu rolls by laying out one pounded chicken breast, placing 1-2 slices of smoked beef and 1-2 slices of Swiss cheese on top, then rolling tightly from one end and securing with toothpicks if necessary.
- Set up the breading station with three shallow dishes: one with ½ cup of seasoned flour, one with 2 beaten eggs, and one with 1 ½ cups of seasoned panko breadcrumbs. Dredge each chicken roll in flour, dip in egg wash, and coat with breadcrumbs.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Optionally, pan-sear the breaded chicken rolls in a skillet with olive oil for 2-3 minutes per side until golden. Bake on a lightly oiled baking sheet for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
- Prepare the Swiss cheese sauce by melting 2 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan, whisking in 2 tablespoons of flour to create a roux, then gradually adding 1 ½ cups of whole milk until smooth. Stir in 1 cup of shredded Swiss cheese until melted, seasoning with salt, white pepper, and nutmeg.
- Serve the cooked chicken Cordon Bleu on plates, generously spooning the Swiss cheese sauce over the top. Enjoy with a side of green salad, steamed asparagus, or mashed potatoes.
Notes
- This dish is great for special occasions.
- You can substitute chicken with turkey for a different flavor.
- Adjust the cheese quantity to your preference.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Pan-searing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: Chicken Cordon Bleu, Swiss Cheese Sauce, Chicken Recipes