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Cordon bleu chicken recipe

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Crispy baked chicken stuffed with ham and Swiss cheese, topped with a creamy Dijon parmesan sauce for a classic comfort meal.

Ingredients

For the Chicken
4 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
8 slices ham
8 slices Swiss cheese
1/2 cup flour
1 large egg
2 tbsp milk
1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
2 tbsp unsalted butter
For the Creamy Dijon Sauce
4 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 cup half and half cream
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1/3 cup parmesan cheese (finely grated)
Salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions

Prepare the Chicken
Preheat Oven: Preheat to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 9×13 baking dish.
Create Pockets: Carefully cut a pocket into each chicken breast.
Stuff Chicken: Layer ham and Swiss cheese, roll them together, and insert into each chicken breast. Secure with toothpicks.
Set Up Breading:
Bowl 1: Flour
Bowl 2: Egg + milk (whisked)
Bowl 3: Breadcrumbs
Bread Chicken: Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip in egg mixture, then coat with breadcrumbs.
Bake: Place in baking dish, top each with a small piece of butter, and bake for about 30 minutes until fully cooked (internal temp 165°F / 74°C).

Prepare the Chicken
Preheat Oven: Preheat to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 9×13 baking dish.
Create Pockets: Carefully cut a pocket into each chicken breast.
Stuff Chicken: Layer ham and Swiss cheese, roll them together, and insert into each chicken breast. Secure with toothpicks.
Set Up Breading:
Bowl 1: Flour
Bowl 2: Egg + milk (whisked)
Bowl 3: Breadcrumbs
Bread Chicken: Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip in egg mixture, then coat with breadcrumbs.
Bake: Place in baking dish, top each with a small piece of butter, and bake for about 30 minutes until fully cooked (internal temp 165°F / 74°C).

Notes

Use toothpicks to keep filling secure while baking.
Pound chicken slightly for even thickness if needed.
For extra crispiness, broil for 2–3 minutes at the end.
Pair with mashed potatoes or vegetables for a complete meal.

Find it online: https://allrecipesmade.com/cordon-bleu-chicken-recipe/