Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Chicken Cordon Bleu with Cheese Sauce, a dish that’s as delightful to eat as it is simple to prepare. This classic recipe features tender chicken breasts rolled with savory ham and melted Swiss cheese, all topped with a rich, creamy cheese sauce. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, this dish impresses without the fuss of elaborate cooking. With easy-to-follow steps and readily available ingredients, you can create a gourmet meal in no time. Serve it alongside your favorite side dishes for a complete dining experience that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 8 slices of ham
- 8 slices of Swiss cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups Panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups whole milk
- grated cheeses (Parmesan, Swiss, cheddar)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Pound chicken breasts thin and season.
- Layer ham and cheese on chicken slices; roll tightly and chill.
- Coat rolls in flour, dip in egg wash, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- For the sauce, melt butter, whisk in flour, then gradually add milk until thickened; stir in cheeses until smooth.
- Slice the rolls into pinwheels and serve drizzled with cheese sauce.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 140mg