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Sliced chicken cordon bleu rolled with ham and cheese, garnished with chopped herbs, served with a side of creamy dipping sauce on a white plate.
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Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe

This Chicken Cordon Bleu is a crispy, golden classic, stuffed with melty Swiss cheese and savory ham. Served with a simple homemade Dijon cream sauce, it’s perfect for a comforting dinner but special enough for a fancy dinner party.
Course Dinner
Cuisine French
Keyword chicken cordon bleu
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
chill time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 2476kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 2 large
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Herbes de Provence or Italian seasoning
  • 4 slices deli ham I used cherry smoked ham
  • 4 slices Swiss cheese
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs or regular breadcrumbs
  • 4 cups peanut oil or other frying oil of choice

for the sauce-

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock + more to thin out if needed
  • 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
  • parsley fresh, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  • Slice each chicken breast in half horizontally to make 2 pieces per breast. Place chicken in between 2 pieces of plastic wrap or inside of a zip top bag, and using a mallet or rolling pin start pounding meat in the center and work out toward the edges. Use firm, even pressure to gently flatten to about 1/4 inch thickness.
  • Season each piece of chicken generously with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and Herbes de Provence.*
  • Place each chicken flat on a new small piece of plastic wrap. Lay one slice of ham and one slice of cheese on each flattened breast.
  • Roll the chicken up tightly, starting at one short end. Tuck in the sides as you roll.
  • Wrap each chicken roll tightly in the plastic wrap it's sitting on keeping the ends open as you roll. Then, swing the ends to create a twist that tightens the plastic wrap around the chicken to help hold its shape. Repeat with remaining pieces of chicken.
  • Place the wrapped rolls in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
  • In the meantime, set up your dredging station by placing flour, beaten eggs, and panko bread crumbs into 3 separate shallow dishes.
  • Pour oil into a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot (about 2–3 inches deep). Heat on medium-high heat until oil reaches 350° F.
  • Remove chicken rolls from refrigerator and remove plastic wrap when ready to fry.
  • Dredge chicken in the flour mixture, then eggs, then into the bread crumbs – pressing into the cutlet to coat it evenly. For extra crispy chicken you can repeat the flour/egg step, then go to the bread crumbs.
  • Using a spider or large slotted spoon, carefully lower rolls into the oil, working in batches as to not overcrowd the pan. Adjust burner heat to keep oil at 350° F.
  • Fry 6–8 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and internal temp hits 165°F. Transfer to a wire rack to drain. Repeat until all chicken rolls have been fried.
  • Let rest a few minutes before slicing into pinwheels.

for the sauce-

  • Place a small saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add butter and flour, whisking to combine. Cook for 2-3 minutes, whisking frequently.
  • Whisk in milk and chicken stock and allow to just come up to a boil before removing from heat. If sauce is too thick for your liking, add more stock.
  • Stir in dijon mustard, honey, parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper.
  • Place chicken slices on serving plate, drizzle some of the sauce over top, garnish with fresh chopped parsley, and enjoy warm!

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Notes

*Throw any leftover seasoning in with the flour.

Nutrition

Calories: 2476kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 57g | Fat: 244g | Saturated Fat: 50g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 71g | Monounsaturated Fat: 108g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 181mg | Sodium: 2287mg | Potassium: 988mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 681IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 477mg | Iron: 2mg
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