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Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe with Creamy Dijon Sauce

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This Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe with Creamy Dijon Sauce elevates a classic dish with simple ingredients for a delightful meal.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 623
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Filling
  • 4 pieces chicken breasts (boneless and skinless)
  • 4 slices ham
  • 4 slices Swiss cheese
Breading and Sauce
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 pieces eggs (beaten)
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups milk
  • 3 tablespoons dijon mustard
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese (shredded)
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • vegetable oil (for frying)

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Baking dish
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Place a slice of ham and a slice of Swiss cheese between each chicken breast.
  3. Roll each chicken breast tightly and secure with toothpicks.
  4. Dredge each rolled chicken breast in flour, dip in beaten eggs, then coat in breadcrumbs.
  5. In a skillet, melt butter with vegetable oil and fry the chicken until golden brown on all sides.
  6. Place the fried chicken in a baking dish.
  7. In a saucepan, whisk together 2 tablespoons of flour and milk to make a creamy sauce.
  8. Stir in dijon mustard, Parmesan cheese, and salt, cooking until thickened.
  9. Pour the sauce over the chicken in the baking dish.
  10. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 623kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 51gFat: 28g

Notes

Customize by using different cheeses or adding fresh herbs for extra flavor. Great for impressing guests at dinner parties or family meals.

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