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    Simple Chicken Cordon Bleu

    Published: Oct 3, 2019 by Natalie · This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our privacy policy. · Leave a Comment

    RECIPE PRINT PIN

    This version of Chicken Cordon Bleu is assembled in minutes, and requires no rolling, dredging, or frying. Ham and cheese are sandwiched between two chicken breasts, topped with a creamy sauce, coated with toasted breadcrumbs, and baked until golden brown.

    Three baked chicken cordon bleu breasts on a baking sheet.To all the purists out there, look away. I call this recipe simple for a reason. The only thing you have to do is slice the chicken breast in half lengthwise all the way through. No pounding is required. I don’t like to pound a harmless chicken breast because I feel it toughens it. Besides, what did the chicken breast ever do to you?

    From there, everything is layered. Half of the breast is covered with the ham and cheese, then the other half of the breast is placed on top. The sauce is spread evenly over the breast, then the breadcrumbs are sprinkled over the sauce. How easy is that?

    Chicken breasts topped with ham and cheese. Coated chicken breasts are topped with toasted breadcrumbs.

    I made sure this recipe could be scaled up or down to make it even easier. For every chicken breast you’ll use:

    2 tablespoons of panko breadcrumbs

    a drizzle of olive oil

    Pinch of paprika

    1 ounce of ham

    1 ounce of cheese

    1 tablespoon of mayo

    1 tablespoon of Dijon

    1 tablespoon Parmesan or Romano cheese

    If you want a golden color for your breadcrumbs, you need to toast them for 3 minutes in the oven. It can be done while you’re gathering the other ingredients. When it’s done toasting, put it in a bowl and mix in some paprika which adds a little flavor and some more color.

    As for the ham, I highly recommend it’s shredded because it can be piled on and it binds beautifully with the cheese. Each slice of Swiss cheese is folded into thirds and placed on top of the ham. The other half of the breast is placed on top, the mayo mustard mixture is spread on, then the whole thing is sprinkled with toasted breadcrumbs.

    Baked chicken cordon bleu on a baking sheet with cheese oozing out.The chicken is baked until the cheese oozes out and it looks de- lush-ous! It only takes about 25 minutes and you have a great meal. I don’t use a sauce to top this because I feel there’s enough flavor in this chicken cordon bleu to hold its own. Besides, I don’t want to mess with the crunchy top.

    Try some of my other chicken dishes:

    • Broiled mustard garlic chicken breasts
    • Chipotle chicken with grilled peaches
    • Grilled garlic and herb spatchcock chicken
    • Roasted chicken leg quarters
    • Adobo seasoned crack wings
    • Slow roasted chicken
    • Simple roast chicken

    Life is too short for mediocre food.

    This post contains affiliate links for the products I use in my kitchen.


    Baked chicken cordon bleu on a platter with cheese oozing out.

    Simple Chicken Cordon Bleu

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    This version of Chicken Cordon Bleu is assembled in minutes, and requires no rolling, dredging, or frying. Ham and cheese are sandwiched between two chicken breasts, topped with a creamy sauce, coated with toasted breadcrumbs, and baked until golden brown. This recipe can be scaled up or down.
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4
    Author: Natalie Gregory

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup panko crumbs
    • Olive oil
    • ½ teaspoon paprika
    • 4 chicken breasts sliced in half lengthwise
    • 8 slices Swiss cheese
    • ¼ pound boiled ham shredded
    • ¼ cup mayonnaise
    • ¼ cup Dijon mustard
    • ¼ cup Parmesan
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
    • Spread breadcrumbs on a baking sheet and drizzle with just enough olive oil to moisten - about 1 tablespoon. Bake for 3 minutes or until light golden. Transfer into a bowl and mix in paprika. Set aside.
    • You can line the same baking sheet with parchment paper for easier cleanup. Place the chicken breasts onto baking sheet.
    • Divide the ham into four piles and place one pile on each bottom of chicken breasts.
    • Fold the cheese into thirds and place on top of the ham.
    • Top each breast with the other half.
    • Mix the mayonnaise, mustard, and Parmesan in a bowl. Spread evenly onto the tops of the chicken.
    • Sprinkle bread crumbs over the top of each breast.
    • Bake for 20 - 25 minutes, until golden and cooked through.

    Nutritional Information

    I don't post the nutritional value because I don't trust the accuracy of the nutritional apps. I’m not a nutritionist and don't want to post misinformation.

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