Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe: Crispy and Savory
Classic Chicken Cordon Bleu with crispy, savory flavor.
Ingredients
Chicken Cordon Bleu:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 4 slices deli ham
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Optional Sauce:
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Optional: Parsley lemon wedges
- Suggested Pairings: Mashed potatoes white wine
Instructions
- Pound chicken to 1/4-inch thickness. Add ham and cheese; fold and secure.
- Set up flour (with salt, pepper), egg (with water), and breadcrumb (with Parmesan, garlic powder, parsley) stations. Taste and adjust the breadcrumb seasoning.
- Dredge chicken in flour, egg, and breadcrumbs.
- Cook in butter and oil for 4–5 minutes per side; bake at 375°F for 15–20 minutes.
- (Optional) Heat cream, mustard, Parmesan, and pepper for the sauce.
- Serve on a white ceramic plate with parsley, sauce, potatoes, and wine.
Notes
- Pound chicken evenly for best results.
- Store in the fridge for 3 days or freeze for 2 months.
- Try gluten-free or spicy variations.
- Pair with asparagus.