Cheesy Chicken Cordon Bleu
A comforting classic upgraded with melty cheese and smoky ham, all encased in crispy breadcrumbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 4 slices of smoked ham
- 4 slices of Swiss cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup creamy cheese sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Butterfly the chicken breasts carefully to create a pocket for the filling, then season with salt and pepper.
- Inside each butterflied breast, place a slice of ham followed by a slice of Swiss cheese.
- Gently fold the chicken over to enclose the ham and cheese, ensuring the filling is well-sealed.
- Dredge each stuffed chicken breast in flour, then dip in the beaten eggs, followed by breadcrumbs.
- Place the chicken in a greased baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- While the chicken bakes, prepare the creamy cheese sauce.
- Once done, drizzle the creamy cheese sauce over the top and serve with sides.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat at 350°F (175°C) for about 15 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 0mg