By Shawn Conlin
Chicken Cordon Bleu
9 steps
Prep:15minCook:40min
This simple recipe with elegant appearance combines chicken, ham, swiss cheese, and toasted breadcrumbs into a delightful entree. The image shows this served with a barley and radish pilaf.
Updated at: Mon, 11 Dec 2023 18:37:13 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
58
Moderate
Glycemic Load
10
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories466.5 kcal (23%)
Total Fat27.4 g (39%)
Carbs17.7 g (7%)
Sugars4.2 g (5%)
Protein35.8 g (72%)
Sodium669.7 mg (33%)
Fiber1.4 g (5%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
2 servings
Cream Sauce
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat Oven to 375F degrees
Step 2
Flatten chicken breasts with the flat of a tenderizing mallet and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Meat PounderStep 3
Layer ham and swiss cheese slices on top of chicken breasts and roll the stack such that they are wrapped in the chicken. Place the rolls, seam down in a baking dish.
Baking dishStep 4
Sprinkle breadcrumbs over the rolls to lightly coat them. If the breasts seem to dry for the breadcrumbs to stick, lightly spray them with cooking spray before adding the breadcrumbs.
Step 5
Bake for 30-40 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked.
Cream Sauce
Step 6
Melt butter in a small sauce pan.
Step 7
Add flour while stirring and cook for 1-2 minutes
Wooden Spoon
WhiskStep 8
Add milk while whisking constantly over medium heat until the sauce begins to bubble and thicken.
WhiskStep 9
Add the Dijon mustard and parmesan cheese. Continuing stirring until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Reduce heat to keep the sauce warm but not continue to cook it.
WhiskWooden SpoonNotes
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