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Chicken Cordon Bleu with Swiss Cheese

Delicious Chicken Cordon Bleu with Swiss Cheese to Impress

This Chicken Cordon Bleu with Swiss Cheese offers a delightful blend of flavors, making it a perfect meal for sharing and impressing family or guests.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: French
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Rolls
  • 4 pieces Chicken Breasts Ensure even thickness
  • 8 slices Turkey Slices Can substitute with ham or prosciutto
  • 4 slices Swiss Cheese Can substitute with Gruyère or mozzarella
For the Breading
  • 1 cup Flour Use gluten-free flour as needed
  • 2 pieces Eggs Whisked with a splash of milk
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs Seasoned breadcrumbs are recommended
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Butter For sautéing and sauce
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder For enhancing flavor
  • 1 cup Milk Whole milk is best for richness
For Cooking
  • to taste Salt and Pepper Basic seasonings for flavor
  • 1 tbsp Milk For egg wash

Equipment

  • oven
  • skillet
  • Meat mallet
  • Shallow dishes
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Flatten the chicken breasts between plastic wrap to about 1/2 inch thick.
  3. Assemble the rolls by placing turkey slices and Swiss cheese on the chicken, rolling tightly and securing with toothpicks.
  4. Create a breading station with flour, whisked eggs, and breadcrumbs each in shallow dishes.
  5. Coat each chicken roll in flour, then dip in egg mixture, followed by rolling in breadcrumbs.
  6. Sauté the rolls in melted butter over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  7. Transfer the rolls to a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
  8. For the sauce, melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour, then gradually add milk until thickened. Stir in Swiss cheese.
  9. Let the Chicken Cordon Bleu rest for a few minutes after baking, then slice and serve with Swiss cheese sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 40gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure to flatten chicken for even cooking and use gluten-free ingredients for a gluten-free option. Let rolls rest after baking for the best flavor.

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