Description
Crispy, Creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu features tender chicken breasts stuffed with ham and Swiss cheese, breaded to a golden crisp, and served with a rich, creamy Dijon sauce.
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 16 slices Swiss cheese
- 1/2 lb (225 g) ham, thinly sliced
- Peanut oil or vegetable oil, for frying
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (125 g)
- 4 eggs, beaten
- 2 cups panko bread crumbs (100 g)
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk (480 mL)
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard (60 g)
- 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese (100 g)
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oil in a deep skillet or fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare chicken breasts by pounding them to even thickness. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Place 2 slices of Swiss cheese and a few slices of ham on each chicken breast, then fold or roll to enclose the filling securely.
- Dredge each stuffed chicken breast in flour, dip into beaten eggs, and coat with panko bread crumbs.
- Fry chicken in hot oil until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
- For the creamy Dijon sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Whisk in flour and cook 1-2 minutes until lightly golden. Gradually whisk in milk, then stir in Dijon mustard and parmesan cheese.
- Cook, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve fried chicken topped with creamy Dijon sauce.
Notes
- Ensure chicken is securely rolled to prevent filling from leaking during frying.
- Can bake instead of frying for a lighter version (375°F for 25-30 minutes).
- Use freshly grated parmesan for best flavor.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 190mg