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Easy chicken cordon bleu.
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Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu

Ham and swiss cheese is rolled into a thin chicken breast and baked to perfection in this easy chicken cordon bleu recipe.
Course Dinner Recipes
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken, dinner, freezer friendly, ham, swiss cheese, weeknight dinner
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 598kcal
Author Jesseca

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup Italian style bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup butter melted
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 chicken breasts halved and pounded to 1/4 inch thickness
  • 8 slices of ham preferably from the deli and cut thick
  • 4 slices provolone

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
  • In a shallow dish, combine breadcrumbs and grated parmesan.
  • In another small bowl, whisk together the melted butter and Dijon mustard. Set both aside.
  • Slice each chicken breast in half lengthwise to make thinner pieces.
  • Place one piece at a time in a large Ziploc bag and pound with a meat mallet (or rolling pin) until about 1/4 inch thick.
  • Lay a thin chicken breast flat. Top with one slice of ham and two slices of cheese. Roll tightly, like sushi, making sure the ham and cheese are fully enclosed. Use toothpicks to secure the roll if needed.
  • Dip each roll in the butter-Dijon mixture, coating all sides. Roll or press the coated chicken into the breadcrumb-parmesan mix, ensuring even coverage.
  • Arrange the rolls seam-side down in your prepared baking dish. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the coating is golden brown.
  • During the last 5 minutes of baking, turn on the broiler to get a crispier outside. Keep a close eye to avoid burning.
  • Let rest for a few minutes before removing toothpicks and slicing. Serve warm.

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Notes

Use toothpicks to hold the chicken in place while baking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Servings | Calories: 598kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 61g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 193mg | Sodium: 2168mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g