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Chicken Cordon Bleu
Made with tender chicken breasts, flavorful black forest ham, tangy Swiss cheese, and a crisp panko finish. And to polish it off it's highlighted with a creamy garlicky mustard sauce to finish. It may be old fashioned but it's still absolutely delicious!
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h⏳ Prep: 30 min🔥 Cook: 30 min👤 Jaclyn📖 cookingclassy
🥘 Ingredients
Check off ingredients as you prepare them:
🍳 Cookware
- baking sheet
- oven
- whisk
- cutting board
- saucepan
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Pound each piece of chicken out to an even 1/4-inch thickness between two sheets of plastic wrap using the flat side of a meat mallet. Pound somewhat gently as to not tear the portions.
2
Place two slices of ham over each piece of chicken followed by 1/2 cup of cheese over each piece of chicken (leaving 1/2-inch uncovered around all edges).
3
Starting on the smaller end of the chicken portion roll it up snugly to the opposite side while tucking in the ham and chicken on the ends (to help keep cheese from seeping out as it bakes).
4
Wrap each piece very snug in a piece of plastic wrap, especially tightening at the ends (do this tootsie roll style then wrapping ends of plastic wrap under). Let chill in fridge at least ⏱️ 30 minutes and up to 1 day. This will help it hold it's shape.
5
One you are ready to bake the chicken preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease a rimmed 13 by 9-inch baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray (for easier clean up you can cover with aluminum foil and spray foil).
6
Pour flour into a shallow dish. Season with salt and pepper and whisk.
(12 oz) black forest ham ((deli cut), such as Boars Head)8 slicesSalt (and black pepper)(heaping) panko breadcrumbs1 cup
7
Whisk eggs together in a second shallow dish while seasoning with a little salt and pepper.
(12 oz) black forest ham ((deli cut), such as Boars Head)8 sliceslarge eggs2(heaping) panko breadcrumbs1 cupSalt (and black pepper)
8
Pour panko, parmesan, thyme and olive oil into a third shallow dish along with some salt and pepper. Toss mixture together.
(12 oz) black forest ham ((deli cut), such as Boars Head)8 slices(heaping) panko breadcrumbs1 cupolive oil1 TbspSalt (and black pepper)
9
Remove chicken pieces from fridge and remove plastic wrap. Working with one portion at a time roll all sides into flour mixture, shake off excess.
10
Transfer to egg mixture then roll all sides to coat, let excess run off.
11
Transfer to panko mixture then roll and press to adhere well, coating all sides.
12
Place breaded and stuffed chicken pieces on prepared baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven until each piece registers 165 degrees in center on an instant read food thermometer, about 30 to ⏱️ 35 minutes.
13
Let chicken rest for a few minutes then transfer to a cutting board. Cut into slices then serve the creamy honey mustard sauce over the chicken and garnish with parsley.
(12 oz) black forest ham ((deli cut), such as Boars Head)8 slices(heaping) panko breadcrumbs1 cuphoney1 Tbsp
14
Sauce
15
While chicken is baking prepare the sauce.
16
In a medium saucepan melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and saute until lightly golden and fragrant, about ⏱️ 20 seconds.
(12 oz) black forest ham ((deli cut), such as Boars Head)8 slices(heaping) panko breadcrumbs1 cupbutter1 Tbspminced garlic1 Tbsp
17
Pour in chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and let simmer until it's reduced to 1/2 cup (or just under), about ⏱️ 10 minutes.
18
Stir in heavy cream, dijon mustard, yellow mustard, honey, and cornstarch broth mixture. Whisk until mixture has thickened. Season with salt and pepper as needed.
(12 oz) black forest ham ((deli cut), such as Boars Head)8 slices(heaping) panko breadcrumbs1 cupdijon mustard1 Tbsphoney1 Tbspcornstarch (mixed with 1 Tbsp low-sodium chicken broth)2 tspSalt (and black pepper)
19
Remove from heat and cover to keep warm. Rewarm over low heat as needed and thin with a little more broth if desired.
Nutrition Facts
calories
611 kcal
fat Content
33 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
1 g
sugar Content
6 g
sodium Content
1180 mg
protein Content
60 g
trans Fat Content
0.1 g
cholesterol Content
260 mg
carbohydrate Content
19 g
saturated Fat Content
16 g
unsaturated Fat Content
11 g
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