Kelly's Chicken Cordon Bleu

Elevate your weeknight dinner game with Kelly's Chicken Cordon Bleu, a classic dish reimagined with a foolproof method for crispy, golden perfection. This irresistible recipe features tender, pounded chicken breasts stuffed with savory ham and creamy Swiss cheese, all wrapped in a crunchy coating of Parmesan-seasoned breadcrumbs. With only 20 minutes of prep time and a quick sear before baking, this easy Chicken Cordon Bleu recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor with minimal effort. The combination of buttery pan-fried crust and oozing cheese is pure comfort food at its finest. Serve it sliced diagonally for an elegant presentation, paired with roasted vegetables or a side of creamy mashed potatoes, and watch it become a family favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 4 slices thinly sliced ham
• 4 slices Swiss cheese
• 0.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 0.25 cups grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.

Step 2

Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap or parchment paper. Using a meat mallet or rolling pin, pound each breast to an even thickness of about 1/4 inch.

Step 3

Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.

Step 4

Lay one slice of ham and one slice of Swiss cheese on each chicken breast, making sure to leave some space near the edges.

Step 5

Carefully roll up each chicken breast tightly, starting from the narrower end, and secure with toothpicks to keep the filling intact.

Step 6

Create a breading station by placing the flour on one plate, whisking the eggs and milk together in a shallow bowl, and mixing the breadcrumbs with grated Parmesan cheese in another plate.

Step 7

Coat each chicken roll in the flour, then dip it in the egg mixture, and finally coat it generously in the breadcrumb mixture. Press gently to ensure the breading sticks well.

Step 8

In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the butter and olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, place the chicken rolls seam-side down and brown them on all sides (about 2-3 minutes per side).

Step 9

Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven (or place the chicken in the prepared baking dish) and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

Step 10

Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Remove the toothpicks before serving.

Step 11

Slice each roll diagonally and serve warm, optionally garnished with fresh herbs or alongside your favorite side dishes, such as roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1295.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2839.1

Total Fat 111.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 45.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g
Cholesterol 1182.5mg	0%
Sodium 5570.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 137.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.7g	0%
Total Sugars 12.9g
Protein 312.8g	0%

Vitamin D 106.5IU	0%
Calcium 1548.8mg	0%
Iron 17.5mg	0%
Potassium 2498.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.8%

Protein: 44.6%

Carbs: 19.6%