Description
Chicken Cordon Bleu is a mouthwatering dish that combines juicy chicken breasts, savory ham, and gooey Swiss cheese, all enveloped in a crispy panko coating. This culinary delight is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night at home. Its rich flavors and textures make it a true crowd-pleaser that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 slices thinly sliced smoked ham
- 8 slices Swiss cheese
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter for frying
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice each chicken breast horizontally to create pockets.
- Inside each pocket, layer one slice of ham and one slice of Swiss cheese.
- Fold the chicken over to seal the filling, securing with toothpicks if necessary.
- Set up three bowls: one with seasoned flour, another with beaten eggs, and the last with panko breadcrumbs. Dip each stuffed chicken breast in flour, then egg, and coat with panko.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil or butter over medium heat. Fry the breaded chicken until golden brown on both sides (about 3-4 minutes per side).
- Transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through and cheese is bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying, Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg