Description
Creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu is a culinary delight that elevates the traditional chicken dish with its rich flavors and satisfying textures. Tender chicken breasts are stuffed with savory ham and melted Swiss cheese, all enveloped in a crispy breadcrumb coating. Topped with a luscious creamy Dijon sauce, this meal is perfect for impressing guests at special occasions or enjoying a gourmet dinner at home. Easy to prepare and versatile, Creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu will quickly become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 16 slices Swiss cheese
- ½ lb thinly sliced ham
- 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
- Preheat your deep pan to 325°F (170°C) with oil for frying.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder; flatten each breast between plastic wrap using a meat mallet.
- Layer Swiss cheese and ham on each flattened breast, roll tightly, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Dredge rolls in flour, dip in beaten eggs, and coat with breadcrumbs.
- Fry each roll until golden brown (about 5 minutes per side) or bake at 325°F until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- For the sauce, melt butter in a saucepan, sauté garlic, whisk in flour, then gradually add milk. Stir in Dijon mustard and Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (150g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg