Breasts of Chicken Cordon Bleu
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 30 min
Total: 45 min
Serves: 4
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Tender chicken breasts are lovingly wrapped around Swiss cheese and savory ham, then golden-browned to perfection and finished with a rich butter drizzle.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 - Chicken Breasts - Skinned or Boned
- 4 Slices Ham - Cooked
- 4 Slices Swiss Cheese
- 1 - All-Purpose Flour
- 1 - Egg - Beaten
- 1 - Bread Crumbs
- 1/4 Cup Vegetable Oil
- 2 Tbsp Butter - Melted
Directions
Directions
- Cut chicken breasts in half; place each half between pieces of plastic wrap.
- Flatten with wooden mallet until thin.
- Wrap each ham slice around slice of cheese; place on one side of chicken pieces.
- Fold other side over; squeeze edges together with hands.
- Trim off jagged edges.
- Dip each prepared chicken breast in flour, then in egg.
- Dip in bread crumbs to coat completely; shape with hands around edges, making sure all edges are sealed.
- Heat electric frypan to 420 degrees.
- Add oil; heat for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Saute chicken in oil for 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
- Place in greased shallow baking pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.
- Remove from pan; place on platter.
- Spoon butter over chicken; garnish with lemon slices and parsley.
Nutrition
Per serving · 4 servingsCalories
450
Fat
28 g
Saturated fat
10 g
Carbohydrates
20 g
Sugar
1 g
Fiber
1 g
Protein
30 g
Sodium
900 mg
Cholesterol
120 mg
Estimated values for general guidance only — not medical or dietary advice.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 - Chicken Breasts - Skinned or Boned
- 4 Slices Ham - Cooked
- 4 Slices Swiss Cheese
- 1 - All-Purpose Flour
- 1 - Egg - Beaten
- 1 - Bread Crumbs
- 1/4 Cup Vegetable Oil
- 2 Tbsp Butter - Melted
