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Chicken Cordon Bleu with Swiss Cheese

Irresistible Chicken Cordon Bleu with Swiss Cheese Delight

This Chicken Cordon Bleu with Swiss Cheese recipe combines juicy chicken, turkey, and melted Swiss cheese for a delicious main dish.
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Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: French
Keyword: Chicken Cordon Bleu, comfort food, crowd-pleaser, Easy Dinner, family meal, Swiss Cheese
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Resting Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 4 rolls
Calories: 480kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • large skillet
  • Meat Mallet or Rolling Pin
  • Baking dish
  • Shallow Dishes

Ingredients

For the Chicken Rolls

  • 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts Choose fresh or thawed chicken for the best flavor.
  • 8 slices Turkey slices Feel free to substitute with ham.
  • 4 slices Swiss cheese slices Use aged Swiss cheese for richer flavor.

For the Breading

  • 1 cup All-purpose flour Helps the egg mix adhere.
  • 2 large Eggs Beaten.
  • ¼ cup Milk Helps create a richer breading surface.
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs Panko breadcrumbs yield a lighter texture.

For the Swiss Cheese Sauce

  • 4 tablespoons Butter Use unsalted for better control over seasoning.
  • 1 tablespoon All-purpose flour Creates a smooth roux.
  • 1 cup Milk Full-fat or half-and-half for richness.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • to taste Garlic powder

Instructions

Cooking Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Pound each chicken breast to about ½ inch thick between plastic wrap.
  • Lay down turkey and Swiss cheese on each chicken breast, then roll tightly and secure.
  • Set up a breading station with seasoned flour, egg mixture, and breadcrumbs.
  • Coat each chicken roll in flour, egg mixture, and breadcrumbs.
  • In a skillet, melt butter and brown the chicken rolls on each side for 4-5 minutes.
  • Transfer the rolls to a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes.
  • For the sauce, melt butter, whisk in flour, and gradually add milk and Swiss cheese.
  • Allow the baked rolls to rest before slicing and serve with sauce.

Notes

Pound evenly for optimal cooking and secure fillings tightly. Monitor internal temperature to ensure safety.

Nutrition

Serving: 1roll | Calories: 480kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 160mg | Sodium: 720mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Calcium: 250mg | Iron: 2mg