Description
Baked Chicken Cordon Bleu is a delightful and impressive dish that combines savory ham and gooey Swiss cheese rolled in juicy chicken breasts, all coated in crispy breadcrumbs. This recipe is perfect for special occasions or a cozy family dinner, promising to tantalize your taste buds with every bite. With simple preparation steps and flexible ingredient options, you can easily customize this dish to suit your palate. Get ready to impress your guests or simply indulge in a comforting meal at home!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 slices thinly sliced ham
- 8 slices Swiss cheese
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp poultry seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place each chicken breast between plastic wrap and pound gently until about half an inch thick.
- Spread Dijon mustard over each breast.
- Layer ham and Swiss cheese on top of the chicken and roll tightly; secure with toothpicks.
- Combine breadcrumbs with olive oil or melted butter and coat the rolled chicken evenly.
- Place seam-side down in a greased baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Let rest for five minutes before slicing; serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rolled chicken breast (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg