Chicken Cordon Bleu Made Easy – A Hearty, Beautiful Dinner Idea
Crispy, cheesy, and full of savory flavor, this Chicken Cordon Bleu inspired by Frau Virtin is a satisfying dish made with tender chicken, smoky ham, and melty cheese rolled up and baked to golden perfection.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
4 slices deli ham
4 slices Swiss or Gruyère cheese
½ cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs, beaten
1½ cups breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
Toothpicks or twine for securing
Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Pound chicken breasts to ½ inch thickness.
- Lay ham and cheese on each. Roll tightly and secure with toothpicks.
- Chill rolls for 20–30 minutes.
- Dredge in flour, dip in eggs, coat in breadcrumbs.
- Pan-fry in oil and butter until golden, 2–3 minutes per side.
- Transfer to baking dish and bake at 375°F for 20–25 minutes.
- Rest 5 minutes, remove toothpicks, and serve.
Notes
For crispier texture, use panko. Chill before cooking to prevent cheese leakage. Add Dijon mustard inside for tang.