Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu, a dish that masterfully combines tender chicken breasts, savory ham, and melted Swiss cheese, all enveloped in a crispy breadcrumb coating. Topped with a rich creamy Dijon sauce, this recipe is perfect for impressing guests at special gatherings or enjoying a cozy dinner at home. With its mouthwatering taste and elegant presentation, Creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu is bound to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 16 slices Swiss cheese
- ½ lb ham, thinly sliced
- Peanut oil or vegetable oil, for frying
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 eggs, beaten
- 2 cups panko bread crumbs
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Sprinkle the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder evenly across both sides.
- Place one chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap. Use a meat mallet or rolling pin to pound it to about ½ inch thick.
- Remove plastic wrap from one flattened chicken breast.
- Layer 2 slices of Swiss cheese and 2 slices of ham on top of the chicken.
- Add another layer of Swiss cheese and ham before rolling it tightly.
- Wrap each roll in plastic wrap and twist the ends to secure. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat a deep pan with about 2 inches of oil at 325°F (170°C).
- Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs.
- Dredge each roll first in flour, then egg wash, followed by breadcrumbs until fully coated.
- Fry each roll for about 5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- If not cooked through, transfer them on a wire rack over a baking sheet and finish baking in a preheated oven at 325°F until done.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until soft.
- Whisk in flour and cook for about 1 minute until combined.
- Gradually add milk while whisking continuously until thickened; bring to simmer.
- Stir in Dijon mustard and Parmesan cheese along with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
- Slice each chicken roll and drizzle generously with creamy Dijon sauce. Enjoy alongside fresh vegetables or mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 130mg