Description
Crispy Baked Chicken Cordon Bleu is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken, savory ham, and gooey Swiss cheese, all enveloped in a crunchy panko crust. This crowd-pleaser is perfect for family dinners or special occasions, offering a symphony of flavors and textures that will have everyone coming back for seconds. With simple preparation steps and easy-to-find ingredients, you can create a restaurant-quality meal right in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz thinly sliced ham
- 8 oz Swiss cheese
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- Olive oil spray
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Pound each chicken breast to an even thickness for uniform cooking.
- Spread Dijon mustard on each breast, then layer with ham and cheese.
- Roll each breast tightly, securing with toothpicks if necessary.
- Dredge rolls in seasoned flour, dip in beaten egg, and coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Place rolls seam-side down in the baking dish and lightly spray with olive oil.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg