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Chicken Cordon Bleu

A classic French dish featuring chicken breast stuffed with ham and cheese, breaded, and fried to golden perfection.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Stuffing

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts chicken breasts
  • 4 thin slices ham
  • 4 slices Swiss cheese

Breading Station

  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs Panko breadcrumbs recommended
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

For Frying

  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil or other high-heat oil

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Place each chicken breast between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound to about 0.25-inch thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin.
  • Place one slice of ham and one slice of Swiss cheese on one half of each pounded chicken breast.
  • Fold the other half of the chicken breast over the filling, pressing the edges to seal. You can secure with toothpicks if needed.
  • Set up three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs mixed with salt and pepper.
  • Dredge each stuffed chicken breast first in flour, then dip in the egg, and finally coat thoroughly with breadcrumbs.
  • Heat vegetable oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Sear the chicken breasts for about 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
  • Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Let rest for a few minutes before serving. Remove toothpicks if used.

Notes

Serve with a side salad or your favorite vegetables for a complete meal.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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