Description
Chicken Cordon Bleu with Cream Sauce is a culinary delight that combines tender chicken breasts wrapped around savory ham and melted Swiss cheese, all enveloped in a rich cream sauce. This dish is perfect for special occasions or cozy dinners at home, delivering restaurant-quality flavors that will impress your family and friends. With a crispy exterior and a gooey interior, each bite offers comfort and satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz thinly sliced ham
- 8 oz Swiss cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Pound chicken breasts to about half an inch thick.
- Layer ham and cheese on each breast, roll tightly, and secure with toothpicks.
- Set up a breading station: flour seasoned with salt and pepper, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs.
- Dredge each chicken roll in flour, dip in egg, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sear the chicken until golden brown (3-4 minutes per side).
- Pour heavy cream mixed with chicken broth around the chicken in the skillet.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rolled chicken breast (200g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 175mg