Cheesy Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe
This Cheesy Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe brings restaurant-quality flavors to your home kitchen.
Equipment
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Meat mallet
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups
- Baking dish
- Aluminum foil
- Oven thermometer
Ingredients
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 8 slices deli ham
- 8 slices Swiss cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/4 cup butter melted
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Butterfly chicken breasts carefully.
- Pound chicken to even thickness.
- Season both sides with salt.
- Layer ham on chicken.
- Add cheese slices on top.
- Roll chicken tightly.
- Secure with toothpicks.
- Dredge in flour first.
- Dip in beaten eggs.
- Coat with seasoned breadcrumbs.
- Place in greased baking dish.
- Drizzle with melted butter.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Check internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Notes
- Ensures chicken cooks perfectly without drying out.
- Refrigerate rolls for 30 minutes to help them hold shape.
- Too much filling makes rolling difficult and messy.
- Use multiple toothpicks to prevent unrolling during cooking.
- Allow 5 minutes before slicing to keep juices inside.