Description
Oven Chicken Cordon Bleu is a delectable dish that elevates weeknight dinners or special occasions with its gourmet flair. This recipe features tender, boneless chicken breasts enveloped around savory deli ham and creamy Swiss cheese, all enveloped in a crispy breadcrumb coating. Baked to perfection, each slice reveals a juicy interior that contrasts beautifully with the crunchy exterior. Serve this culinary delight alongside steamed vegetables or creamy mashed potatoes for a well-rounded meal that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 slices of deli ham
- 4 slices of Swiss cheese
- 1 cup plain or seasoned breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- Dijon mustard (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place chicken between plastic wrap and pound to about half an inch thick.
- Layer each chicken breast with ham and cheese, roll tightly, and secure with toothpicks.
- Dip rolls in beaten eggs, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Arrange in the prepared dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Let rest for five minutes before slicing and serve with mustard if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg