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Cheesy Chicken Cordon Bleu: A Delicious Recipe Guide

A delicious and cheesy twist on the classic chicken cordon bleu, featuring tender chicken breasts rolled with ham and Swiss cheese, then breaded and baked to perfection.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: French
Calories: 380

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 ounces sliced ham
  • 4 ounces Swiss cheese sliced
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Place each chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound them to about 1/2 inch thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin.
  3. Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
  4. Lay 2 ounces of sliced ham and 2 ounces of Swiss cheese on each chicken breast.
  5. Roll up each chicken breast tightly, starting from the narrow end, and secure with toothpicks or kitchen twine.
  6. Set up a breading station: Place the flour in one shallow dish, beat the eggs in another, and mix the breadcrumbs with a pinch of salt and pepper in a third dish.
  7. Dredge each chicken roll in flour, shaking off the excess, then dip into the beaten eggs, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
  8. In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the chicken rolls and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  9. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
  10. Remove from the oven, let rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 32gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Notes

  • For a healthier version, use whole wheat breadcrumbs and bake the chicken without frying it first.
  • Add a slice of your favorite cheese, like cheddar or pepper jack, for a different flavor twist.

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