Description
Baked Chicken Cordon Bleu is a deliciously satisfying dish featuring tender chicken breasts wrapped around savory ham and gooey Swiss cheese, all coated in a crispy panko crust. Perfect for family gatherings or special occasions, this recipe is simple yet impressive, turning any meal into a culinary celebration. With each bite, you’ll experience a delightful combination of textures and flavors that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 slices thinly sliced ham
- 8 slices Swiss cheese
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking dish with parchment paper or nonstick spray.
- Place each chicken breast between plastic wrap and pound until about half an inch thick.
- Spread Dijon mustard on each breast, then layer with ham and Swiss cheese. Roll tightly from one end to the other.
- Dip each roll in beaten eggs, then coat in panko breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Place seam-side down in the baking dish, drizzle with olive oil or melted butter, and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg