Chicken Cordon Bleu
A classic dish featuring tender chicken breast stuffed with savory ham and melted Swiss cheese, coated in breadcrumbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Frying
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 4 slices of ham
- 4 slices of Swiss cheese
- 1 cup of breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Take each chicken breast and slice it open to form a pocket. Season with salt and pepper.
- Place a slice of ham and a slice of Swiss cheese inside each pocket.
- Close the pocket and secure with toothpicks if necessary.
- Dredge the stuffed chicken in flour, dip in beaten eggs, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry the chicken until golden brown on both sides.
- Transfer to a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
- Remove toothpicks, slice, and serve.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding mustard or herbs to the stuffing mixture. Ensure to pound the chicken breasts slightly for even cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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