Deliciously Creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu - Easy Chicken Recipes
Enjoy this rich and creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu! A crispy golden crust, melted cheese, and tender chicken make this a perfect comfort meal. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, it's a great choice for a family dinner.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 slices Swiss cheese
- 8 slices ham
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness.
- Place two slices of ham and two slices of Swiss cheese on each chicken breast, then roll tightly and secure with toothpicks.
- In separate bowls, place flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs mixed with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Dredge each rolled chicken breast in flour, dip in egg, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat butter in a skillet and lightly brown the chicken on all sides.
- Transfer the chicken to the prepared baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- While baking, prepare the sauce: In a saucepan, heat heavy cream over medium heat.
- Whisk in Parmesan cheese, Dijon mustard, and thyme. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until thickened.
- Remove chicken from the oven, drizzle with sauce, and serve warm.