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Chicken Cordon Bleu with Swiss Cheese

Savory Chicken Cordon Bleu with Swiss Cheese Bliss

Chicken Cordon Bleu with Swiss Cheese is a comforting dish that transforms an ordinary evening into a celebration of flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Easy Dinners
Cuisine French
Servings 4 rolls
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • skillet
  • meat mallet
  • whisk
  • baking dish

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Rolls

  • 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 8 slices Turkey slices Opt for thin slices
  • 4 slices Swiss cheese Melts beautifully

For the Breading

  • 1 cup All-purpose flour Lightly seasoned
  • 2 large Eggs Beaten
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs For extra crunch
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder For added flavor

For Cooking

  • 4 tablespoons Butter For frying
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

For the Swiss Cheese Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons Butter For sauce base
  • 1 tablespoon Flour For thickening
  • 1 cup Milk Whole milk preferred
  • 1 cup Swiss cheese Quality matters

Instructions
 

Step‑By‑Step Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Pound the chicken to about ½ inch thick between plastic wrap.
  • Assemble the chicken rolls by layering turkey and cheese, then roll tightly.
  • Set up a breading station with seasoned flour, egg mixture, and breadcrumb mixture.
  • Bread the chicken rolls by coating them in flour, dipping in egg, and rolling in breadcrumbs.
  • Sear the chicken in melted butter over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side.
  • Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the internal temperature is 165°F (75°C).
  • Make the Swiss cheese sauce by melting butter, whisking in flour, adding milk, and then cheese until smooth.
  • Serve the chicken rolls drizzled with the warm Swiss cheese sauce.

Notes

Ensure even thickness when pounding the chicken breasts for consistent cooking. Allow the chicken to rest after baking for juiciness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Chicken Cordon Bleu, comfort food, Easy Dinner, family recipe, Savory Dish, Swiss Cheese
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