Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Chicken Cordon Bleu with Cheese Sauce. This classic dish features tender chicken breasts filled with savory ham and gooey Swiss cheese, baked to a golden crisp and generously drizzled with a rich, creamy cheese sauce. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, this delightful meal is both impressive and easy to prepare. With its mouth-watering combination of flavors and textures, it’s sure to become a favorite at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless chicken breasts (thinly sliced)
- 8 slices of ham
- 8 slices of Swiss cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups Panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C).
- Pound chicken slices thin, season, then layer with ham and Swiss cheese before rolling tightly.
- Chill the rolled chicken for 1-2 hours.
- Coat each roll in flour, egg wash, and breadcrumbs.
- Bake on a parchment-lined sheet for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- For the cheese sauce, melt oil and butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour, then gradually add milk until thickened. Stir in cheeses until smooth.
- Slice baked rolls into pinwheels and drizzle with warm cheese sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (180g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 155mg