Description
Oven Chicken Cordon Bleu is a classic dish that never fails to impress. This elegant entree features tender chicken breasts stuffed with savory ham and melty Swiss cheese, all coated in a crisp, golden breadcrumb crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 slices deli ham
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
2. Prepare the chicken by butterflying each breast and stuffing with ham and cheese.
3. Set up the breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs.
4. Dredge each stuffed chicken in flour, dip in egg, and coat with breadcrumbs.
5. Arrange in a greased baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
Notes
Pairs well with creamy mashed potatoes or garlic-roasted vegetables.
For variations, try different cheeses or alternative proteins like turkey or chicken sausage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg