Description
Indulge in the classic comfort of Chicken Cordon Bleu, where tender chicken breasts embrace savory turkey and melted Swiss cheese, all enveloped in a crispy breadcrumb coating. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this dish delivers an irresistible combination of flavors and textures that will leave your taste buds craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 4 slices deli turkey breast
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup plain or panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375ยฐF (190ยฐC) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Flatten chicken breasts to about half an inch thick and season with salt and pepper.
- Place one slice of turkey and one slice of cheese on each chicken breast. Roll tightly and secure with toothpicks.
- Dredge each roll in flour, dip in beaten eggs, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Arrange the rolls in the prepared baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- While baking, whisk together mustard and chicken broth in a saucepan over medium heat; simmer for about five minutes.
- Serve hot, drizzled with sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added flavor, mix fresh herbs like thyme or parsley into the filling. You can swap turkey for ham or experiment with different cheeses such as provolone or cheddar for a delightful twist.