Description
Chicken Cordon Bleu with Swiss Cheese Sauce is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken, savory turkey, and creamy Swiss cheese, perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
- Chicken Breasts: 4 pieces (boneless and skinless)
- Turkey Slices: 8 slices (deli-style)
- Swiss Cheese: 4 slices
- Breadcrumbs: 1 cup (preferably panko)
- Eggs: 2 large
- Flour: 1 cup
- Milk: 1/2 cup
- Butter: 4 tablespoons
- Garlic Powder: 1 teaspoon
- Salt and Pepper: To taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place each chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound until about 1/2 inch thick.
- Lay two slices of turkey and one slice of Swiss cheese on each flattened chicken breast, then roll tightly and secure with toothpicks or kitchen twine.
- Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs mixed with milk, and breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder.
- Coat each chicken roll in flour, then dip in the egg mixture, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken rolls for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the chicken rolls to a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Prepare the Swiss cheese sauce by melting the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan, whisking in flour, then gradually adding milk and Swiss cheese until smooth.
- Serve the chicken rolls drizzled with the Swiss cheese sauce.
Notes
- Choose quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Don’t skip the pounding of the chicken for even cooking.
- Season generously for enhanced flavor.
- Use panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch.
- Let the chicken rest after baking for juiciness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Pan-frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Chicken Cordon Bleu, Swiss Cheese Sauce, Chicken Recipe, French Cuisine