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Chicken Cordon Bleu with Swiss Cheese

Irresistible Chicken Cordon Bleu with Swiss Cheese Delight

A delightful Chicken Cordon Bleu with Swiss Cheese, blending tender chicken, savory turkey, and creamy Swiss cheese in a crispy crust.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: French
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Rolls
  • 4 pieces Chicken Breasts Pounded to even thickness
  • 8 slices Turkey Slices Adds savory layer
  • 8 slices Swiss Cheese Can substitute with Gruyère
For the Breading
  • 1 cup Flour Season with salt and pepper
  • 2 pieces Eggs Beaten, mix with milk
  • 1/4 cup Milk Any variety works
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs Opt for panko for crunch
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Or use olive oil for lighter option
  • to taste Salt & Pepper Fundamental seasonings
For the Swiss Cheese Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Additional Butter For the sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Flour For thickening the sauce
  • 1 cup Extra Milk Adjust for sauce thickness

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Meat Mallet
  • Cutting board
  • Baking dish
  • Skillet
  • saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Gather your equipment needed for cooking.
  2. Place the chicken breasts between plastic wrap and pound them to a uniform 1/2 inch thickness.
  3. Layer each pounded chicken breast with turkey slices and Swiss cheese, then roll tightly.
  4. Set up a breading station with flour, egg mixture, and breadcrumbs in separate dishes.
  5. Dredge each chicken roll in flour, coat with egg mixture, then roll in breadcrumbs to coat.
  6. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat and sear the chicken rolls until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes on each side.
  7. Transfer chicken rolls to a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
  8. In a saucepan, melt additional butter, whisk in flour, then gradually add milk to thicken. Mix in Swiss cheese until smooth.
  9. Serve the Chicken Cordon Bleu sliced, drizzled with the Swiss cheese sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow Chicken Cordon Bleu to rest for a few minutes after baking to retain juices before slicing.

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