Description
Chicken Cordon Bleu is like a cozy hug wrapped in crispy golden goodness. Imagine tender chicken breasts embracing savory ham and gooey Swiss cheese, all ready to party on your plate! As you slice into this dish, the heavenly aroma wafts through your kitchen, making even the neighbors curious about the magic happening inside. Get ready for flavor fireworks that will have everyone asking for seconds (and maybe even the recipe)!
Ingredients
- Chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- Thinly sliced deli ham
- Swiss cheese
- Panko breadcrumbs
- Beaten eggs
- Flour
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Pound each chicken breast between plastic wrap until about half an inch thick.
- Layer ham and cheese on each breast, roll tightly, and secure with toothpicks.
- Set up a breading station: one dish with flour (seasoned with salt and pepper), one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs.
- Dredge each roll in flour, dip in egg wash, then coat in panko.
- Place in the baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (200g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg