Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu
A simple and delicious chicken cordon bleu recipe that is easy to make at home, featuring chicken breasts, ham, and Swiss cheese wrapped and coated for a crispy finish.
Ingredients
Chicken Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken breasts Pounded thin
- 4 slices Ham Any type of ham
- 4 slices Swiss cheese Substitute with any cheese if preferred
- 1 teaspoon Salt For seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Pepper For seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder Optional seasoning
Dredging and Coating Ingredients
- 1 cup Flour For dredging
- 2 large Eggs Beaten for coating
- 2 cups Breadcrumbs Can use crushed crackers or toast breadcrumbs for added flavor
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil For toasting breadcrumbs
Instructions
Preparation
- Pound the chicken breasts thin between plastic wrap using a heavy pan.
- Lay each chicken breast flat and place one slice of ham and one slice of Swiss cheese on top.
- Roll the chicken breasts tightly into logs and secure the ends with toothpicks.
- Season the chicken rolls with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Coating
- Setup three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs.
- Dip each chicken roll into flour, followed by egg, and then breadcrumbs. For extra crunch, repeat the egg and breadcrumb step.
- Lay coated chicken on a wire rack over a baking sheet.
- Toast breadcrumbs in the oven at 400°F with olive oil for 10 minutes before coating chicken.
Cooking
- Preheat the oven and bake the chicken cordon bleu for about 25 minutes, or until golden brown.
Notes
Can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the fridge. Freezing is also an option before baking. Variations can include different types of cheese and forgoing ham altogether.