Chicken Cordon Bleu with Swiss Cheese Sauce
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Chicken Cordon Bleu with Swiss Cheese Sauce, a classic dish that elevates simple ingredients into an unforgettable meal. This delightful recipe features tender chicken breasts rolled with savory turkey and melty Swiss cheese, all beautifully encased in a crunchy panko breadcrumb coating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 slices of turkey
- 4 slices of Swiss cheese
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 cup milk
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Flatten each chicken breast to about 1/2 inch thick using a meat mallet.
- Layer two turkey slices and one Swiss cheese slice on each chicken breast, then roll tightly and secure.
- Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs mixed with milk, and panko breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder.
- Coat each chicken roll in flour, dip in egg mixture, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Brown the rolls in melted butter over medium heat for about 4-5 minutes per side.
- Transfer to a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- For the sauce, melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour, gradually add milk until smooth, then stir in Swiss cheese until melted.
- Drizzle the sauce over the baked rolls and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 160mg