Description
Baked Chicken Cordon Bleu is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender chicken breasts with savory ham and gooey Swiss cheese, all enveloped in a crispy panko crust. This dish is perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, offering a delightful blend of flavors and textures that will impress your guests. With easy preparation and a touch of creativity, you can enjoy this classic dish any time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 slices thinly sliced ham
- 8 oz Swiss cheese, sliced
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Place each chicken breast between plastic wrap and pound to about half an inch thick.
- Lay 2 slices of ham and 2 slices of cheese on each breast. Roll tightly and secure with toothpicks if necessary.
- In a bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Coat each chicken roll in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place the rolls seam-side down in the baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Let rest briefly before slicing into medallions and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken roll (170g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 105mg