Crispy Chicken Cordon Bleu for Special Dinner Nights
Golden, crispy chicken stuffed with melty cheese and ham, then baked and topped with a creamy Dijon sauce. A comforting classic with a gourmet feel.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4 slices deli ham
4 slices Swiss or Gruyère cheese
½ cup flour
1 egg, beaten
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
½ tsp garlic powder
Pinch of paprika
Salt and pepper
2 tbsp oil
1 tbsp butter
Creamy Dijon Sauce:
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp flour
1 cup milk or half-and-half
2 tsp Dijon mustard
¼ cup grated Parmesan
Salt and pepper
Splash of white wine (optional)
Instructions
- Butterfly and pound chicken to ¼-inch thickness.
- Layer with ham and cheese. Roll tightly and secure with toothpicks.
- Dredge in flour, dip in egg, then coat with seasoned breadcrumbs.
- Sear rolls in oil and butter until golden.
- Transfer to oven at 375°F. Bake 20–25 minutes. Let rest.
- Make sauce: Melt butter, whisk in flour. Add milk, mustard, Parmesan. Simmer until thick.
- Slice chicken and serve with sauce.
Notes
Rolls can be prepped ahead or frozen before baking. Use GF flour and breadcrumbs for a gluten-free version.