Oven Chicken Cordon Bleu
A comforting and flavorful dish featuring chicken breasts stuffed with ham and Swiss cheese, coated in breadcrumbs and baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts Opt for boneless and skinless for ease.
- 4 slices ham Any quality ham will do. Honey or smoked ham adds a hint of sweetness.
- 4 slices Swiss cheese Emmental or Gruyère can also be delightful alternatives.
- 1 cup breadcrumbs Use panko for maximum crunch.
- 1/2 cup flour For dredging.
- 2 pieces eggs Lightly beaten.
- Salt and pepper to taste Essential seasonings for flavor.
- Olive oil or melted butter for drizzling For a golden crust.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice each chicken breast open to create a pocket, ensuring not to slice all the way through.
- Stuff each pocket with a slice of ham and a slice of Swiss cheese.
- Secure the openings with toothpicks if necessary.
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
Dredging and Baking
- Set up a dredging station with bowls for flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs.
- Dredge each stuffed chicken breast in flour, dip into beaten eggs, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and drizzle with olive oil or melted butter.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and breadcrumbs are golden brown.
- Carefully remove toothpicks and let rest before slicing.
- Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Experiment with spices for the breadcrumb mix.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 370kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 36gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 700mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g
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