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creamy chicken cordon bleu

Crispy Creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu for Ultimate Comfort Food

This creamy chicken cordon bleu features tender chicken breasts wrapped around savory ham and Swiss cheese, capturing the essence of comfort food.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 rolls
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: French
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Rolls
  • 4 pieces Boneless skinless chicken breasts for best texture
  • to taste Salt essential seasoning
  • to taste Pepper essential seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder adds aromatic depth
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder complements savory profile
  • 4 slices Swiss cheese or Gruyere for richer taste
  • 4 slices Ham Black Forest or honey ham works well
For Breading and Frying
  • 1 cup Peanut oil or vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour can use gluten-free flour
  • 2 large Eggs beaten
  • 1 cup Panko bread crumbs can substitute crushed cornflakes
For the Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Butter adds richness
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Milk adjust for thickness
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard provides tangy kick
  • 1/2 cup Shredded Parmesan cheese optional seasoning with salt and pepper

Equipment

  • Meat mallet
  • Deep skillet
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Prepare chicken by placing boneless, skinless chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap. Use a meat mallet to pound to about ½ inch thickness and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  2. Lay slices of Swiss cheese and ham onto each chicken breast, tightly roll them up and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  3. Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and panko. Dredge chicken rolls in flour, dip in eggs, then coat with panko.
  4. Heat oil in a deep skillet until 170°C (340°F). Fry the chicken rolls for about 5 minutes per side until golden brown.
  5. In a saucepan, melt butter, sauté garlic, whisk in flour, then stir in milk and thicken. Mix in Dijon mustard and Parmesan.
  6. Slice the rolls, drizzle with sauce, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Refrigerate assembled rolls before frying to prevent leakage. Consider double breading for extra crispiness.

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