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Chicken Cordon Bleu A sliced chicken cordon bleu on a light ceramic plate with melted cheese flowing out from the center, topped with creamy sauce and herbs, served with green peas on the side.

Chicken Cordon Bleu

A deliciously easy Chicken Cordon Bleu with a crispy cornflake crust and savory ham and Swiss cheese filling, topped with a creamy mustard mayo sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, French
Calories: 513

Ingredients
  

  • For the Chicken:
  • 8 thin slices ham Any kind of deli ham works
  • 8 oz Swiss cheese sliced or shredded (Swiss adds the classic flavor, but feel free to swap)
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts Approximately 2 pounds
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper To taste
  • 3 cups cornflakes cereal crushed (Or substitute with breadcrumbs or Panko)
  • 6 tablespoons butter melted (For coating)
  • For the Sauce:
  • 1 cup mayonnaise Use full-fat mayo for creaminess
  • 1-2 teaspoons yellow mustard Adjust to taste

Method
 

  1. Pat the chicken dry using paper towels. Use a sharp knife to cut each chicken breast horizontally into two halves to create thinner pieces. prep
  2. Place the chicken halves between two sheets of plastic wrap. Use a meat mallet or rolling pin to pound the chicken into even, thin pieces. Be careful not to tear the chicken. prep
  3. Lay one slice of ham and a handful of shredded Swiss cheese on top of each chicken piece. Roll the chicken tightly, tucking in the sides. Place each roll on a new piece of plastic wrap. assemble
  4. Wrap the chicken rolls tightly in the plastic wrap, pinching the ends to create a tootsie-roll shape. Twist the ends to secure the rolls. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 1 day. prep
  5. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Remove the chicken rolls from the refrigerator, unwrap, and season with salt and pepper. prep
  6. In a food processor, pulse the cornflakes until they become fine crumbs. Transfer the crumbs to a shallow dish. In a separate dish, melt the butter. prep
  7. Dip each chicken roll in the melted butter, then coat evenly in the cornflake crumbs. Press gently to help the crumbs adhere. Arrange the coated rolls on a lightly greased baking sheet. assemble
  8. Bake on the center rack for 30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C). Be sure to check the chicken, not the filling. bake
  9. In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise and mustard. Taste and adjust mustard to your preference. finish
  10. Serve the crispy chicken rolls with the mustard mayo sauce on the side for dipping. finish

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 513kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 24gFat: 42gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 14gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 106mgSodium: 613mgPotassium: 296mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 721IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 262mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Chicken Cordon Bleu is a comforting classic! The crispy cornflake crust and gooey cheese filling make this dish a winner for both family dinners and special occasions.

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