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Chicken Cordon Bleu with Swiss Cheese Sauce

Savory Chicken Cordon Bleu with Creamy Swiss Cheese Sauce

Impress family and friends with this Chicken Cordon Bleu with Swiss Cheese Sauce, a savory delight that elevates comfort food using tender chicken and creamy sauce.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 rolls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Rolls
  • 4 pieces skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  • 8 slices turkey slices substitute with ham if desired
  • 4 slices Swiss cheese or provolone/Gruyère for variation
For the Breading
  • 1 cup flour
  • 2 pieces eggs
  • 1 cup milk or almond milk for dairy-free option
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs gluten-free if needed
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
For the Cheese Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons butter or olive oil for lighter option

Equipment

  • oven
  • skillet
  • meat mallet
  • baking dish
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Use a meat mallet to flatten each chicken breast to about 1/2 inch thickness.
  3. Lay down slices of turkey and Swiss cheese on each chicken breast and roll tightly, securing with toothpicks or kitchen twine.
  4. Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs with milk, and a mixture of breadcrumbs and garlic powder.
  5. Coat each chicken roll in flour, then dip into the egg wash, and finally cover with breadcrumbs.
  6. In a skillet, melt butter and brown the chicken rolls for 4-5 minutes on each side.
  7. Transfer browned chicken rolls to a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
  8. Melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour, gradually add milk, then stir in Swiss cheese until melted for the sauce.
  9. Serve the Chicken Cordon Bleu with the creamy Swiss cheese sauce drizzled on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure to follow each step for the best results, and feel free to customize ingredients as desired.

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