Best 6 Best Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipes

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Chicken cordon bleu is a classic French dish that is sure to impress your guests. It is made with a boneless, skinless chicken breast that is pounded thin, then wrapped around a slice of ham and cheese. The chicken is then breaded and fried until golden brown. The result is a crispy, flavorful dish that is sure to be a hit at your next dinner party. In this article, we will provide you with the best recipe for chicken cordon bleu, as well as some tips for making it perfectly.

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CHICKEN CORDON BLEU II



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'Cordon Bleu' is a French term, literally translated as 'blue ribbon', that originally referred to an award for culinary excellence given to women cooks! The term can now apply to any superior cook (yes, men too), and also to this dish (chicken, ham and Swiss cheese slices, breaded and sauteed). This yummy version adds paprika and a creamy white wine sauce worthy of its own blue ribbon. Two blue ribbon tastes in wedded bliss -- Chicken Cordon Bleu II!

Provided by Behr

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     French

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
6 slices Swiss cheese
6 slices ham
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon paprika
6 tablespoons butter
½ cup dry white wine
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Pound chicken breasts if they are too thick. Place a cheese and ham slice on each breast within 1/2 inch of the edges. Fold the edges of the chicken over the filling, and secure with toothpicks. Mix the flour and paprika in a small bowl, and coat the chicken pieces.
  • Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat, and cook the chicken until browned on all sides. Add the wine and bouillon. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.
  • Remove the toothpicks, and transfer the breasts to a warm platter. Blend the cornstarch with the cream in a small bowl, and whisk slowly into the skillet. Cook, stirring until thickened, and pour over the chicken. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 584.3 calories, Carbohydrate 7.7 g, Cholesterol 195.3 mg, Fat 40.9 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 41.6 g, SaturatedFat 23.8 g, Sodium 655.3 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

CHICKEN CORDON BLEU



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For a weeknight standby, get Tyler Florence's Chicken Cordon Bleu recipe, a breaded cutlet wrapped around salty prosciutto and nutty Gruy�re, from Food Network.

Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 chicken breasts skinless and boneless
4 thin slices prosciutto di Parma
1/2 pound Gruyere, grated
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup panko bread crumbs
4 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves only
1 clove garlic, peeled and finely minced
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 eggs
Extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Lay the chicken breast between 2 pieces of plastic wrap. Using the flat side of a meat mallet, gently pound the chicken to 1/4-inch thickness. Remove the top sheet of plastic and lay 2 slices of prosciutto neatly over the top to cover the breast and sprinkle a quarter of the cheese over the prosciutto. Tuck in the sides of the breast and roll up tight like a jellyroll inside the plastic wrap. Squeeze the log gently to seal and twist both ends tight to form a nice log. Repeat with remaining chicken.
  • Season the flour with salt and pepper. Mix the bread crumbs with thyme, garlic and kosher salt, pepper, and melted butter. The butter will help the crust brown. Beat together the eggs and season so the flour, the eggs and the crumbs are all seasoned.
  • Remove the plastic wrap. Lightly dust the chicken with flour, dip in the egg mixture and gently coat in the bread crumbs. Lightly coat a baking pan with olive oil and carefully transfer the roulades onto it. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  • Cut into pinwheels and serve on top of Brussels Sprout Hash with Chicken Jus and Cranberry Chutney, if desired.

BEST EVER CHICKEN CORDON BLEU



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Make and share this Best Ever Chicken Cordon Bleu recipe from Food.com.

Provided by bcchumney

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
8 slices cooked ham
8 slices swiss cheese
minced parsley
ground black pepper
8 round toothpicks
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup Italian bread, crumbs
1/4 cup butter
1 (10 ounce) can campbell's condensed golden mushroom soup
1/3 cup water
1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream

Steps:

  • Cut each breast in half and beat halves with meat tenderizer until flat.
  • Place a slice of ham and a slice of cheese on each flattened breast half. Then sprinkle with minced parsley and pepper to taste.
  • Roll up breast halves and secure with toothpicks.
  • Roll breast halves in flour, dip in egg and roll in bread crumbs.
  • Melt butter in skillet and brown chicken on all sides.
  • Remove chicken rolls from skillet and place in 9x14x2-inch baking dish.
  • Add remaining ingredients to skillet drippings, stir to blend well.
  • Pour over chicken and bake at 350F for 40 to 45 minutes.
  • Note: You can also serve these as appetizers by baking the chicken rolls without the sauce, slice rolls into pinwheels crosswise, and serve with heated sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.6, Fat 22.5, SaturatedFat 13.4, Cholesterol 117.2, Sodium 461.8, Carbohydrate 12.2, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 1.6, Protein 25.2

CHICKEN CORDON BLEU I



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This entree is easy and delicious! It's one of my husband's favorites! Try to use the largest chicken breasts you can find so you'll be able to roll them easier.

Provided by Jill M.

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     French

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
6 slices Swiss cheese
4 slices cooked ham
½ cup seasoned bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 7x11 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Pound chicken breasts to 1/4 inch thickness.
  • Sprinkle each piece of chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. Place 1 cheese slice and 1 ham slice on top of each breast. Roll up each breast, and secure with a toothpick. Place in baking dish, and sprinkle chicken evenly with bread crumbs.
  • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink. Remove from oven, and place 1/2 cheese slice on top of each breast. Return to oven for 3 to 5 minutes, or until cheese has melted. Remove toothpicks, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418.8 calories, Carbohydrate 12.6 g, Cholesterol 123.6 mg, Fat 19.4 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 46.1 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 931.6 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

CRISPY, CREAMY CHICKEN CORDON BLEU RECIPE BY TASTY



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There's nothing we love more than a crispy, succulent, perfectly-fried piece of fried chicken. But we also love gourmet meals. You know, the ones that you sit down to in the candlelight? Those ones. Well, our easy chicken Cordon Bleu is the best of both worlds: sounds fancy but really? It's just some really, really good fried chicken. That, we can promise.

Provided by Matthew Johnson

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
16 slices swiss cheese
½ lb ham, thinly sliced
peanut oil, or vegetable oil, for frying
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 eggs, beaten
2 cups panko bread crumbs
3 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
¼ cup dijon mustard
1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Sprinkle the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder, tossing to coat evenly.
  • On a cutting board, place a chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound until about ½ inch (1 cm) thick with a meat mallet, rolling pin, or heavy pan.
  • Remove the plastic wrap and place 2 slices of Swiss cheese, then 2 slices of ham, then another layer of Swiss cheese, and another layer of ham. Evenly roll the chicken and place onto a new sheet of plastic wrap.
  • Wrap the chicken in the plastic wrap tightly and use the excess plastic on the sides to twist, firming up the roll of chicken cordon bleu as you work. Tie the excess plastic. Repeat with the remaining ingredients, then chill the rolls in the fridge to set for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, preheat a tall-sided pan with 2 inches (5 cm) of oil to 325°F (170°C).
  • After the rolls are set, prepare 2 separate large, wide dishes with the flour, beaten egg, and bread crumbs. Dredge the chicken first in the flour, then the egg, and then bread crumbs.
  • Place the breaded chicken cordon bleu in the oil and cook for about 5 minutes per side, or until the outside is an even golden brown. If a good color is achieved and the chicken's center is still not 165°F (75°C), place the chicken cordon bleu on a wire rack set over a baking sheet and finish the chicken in the oven at 325°F (170°C) until that temperature is reached.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the sauce. In a 1 ½-quart saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and cook the garlic until soft. Add the flour and whisk for 1 minute.
  • Add the milk and whisk until fully combined with the roux and no lumps remain. Continue whisking until the mixture comes to a simmer and has thickened.
  • Add the mustard, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper and whisk to combine. Remove the pan from the heat.
  • Slice the chicken and serve drizzled with Dijon sauce.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 754 calories, Carbohydrate 54 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 64 grams, Sugar 7 grams

HOMEMADE CHICKEN CORDON BLEU



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This chicken cordon bleu is a great, fast dinner for two. It's easy to fix and makes an elegant entree. - Betty Palmesino, Phoenix, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
2 slices deli ham
2 slices Gruyere or Swiss cheese
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness; top each with ham and cheese. Roll up and tuck in ends; secure with toothpicks., Place butter in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, salt and paprika. Dip chicken in butter then roll in crumb mixture., Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Discard toothpicks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 441 calories, Fat 23g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 157mg cholesterol, Sodium 792mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 46g protein.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the final dish, so make sure to use fresh, high-quality chicken, ham, and cheese.
  • Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness: This will help them cook evenly and prevent them from becoming dry.
  • Season the chicken breasts well: Use a combination of salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices to add flavor to the chicken.
  • Be careful not to overcook the chicken: Chicken cordon bleu is a delicate dish, so it's important to cook the chicken just until it is cooked through to prevent it from becoming dry.
  • Use a good quality cheese: The type of cheese you use will greatly impact the flavor of the dish, so choose a cheese that melts well and has a good flavor.
  • Serve chicken cordon bleu immediately: This dish is best served hot and fresh out of the oven.
  • Conclusion:

    Chicken cordon bleu is a delicious and classic dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its crispy breading, tender chicken, and melted cheese, it's sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. Follow these tips to make sure your chicken cordon bleu turns out perfect every time.

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