Chicken cordon bleu is a classic dish that is both delicious and impressive. It is made with a chicken breast that is stuffed with ham and cheese, then coated in breadcrumbs and fried. The result is a crispy, flavorful dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. There are many different recipes for chicken cordon bleu, but they all share a few key ingredients: chicken breast, ham, cheese, and breadcrumbs. The chicken breast is typically seasoned with salt and pepper, then stuffed with thinly sliced ham and cheese. The stuffed chicken breast is then coated in breadcrumbs and fried until golden brown. Serve with a side of your favorite vegetables or salad, and enjoy!
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
CHICKEN CORDON BLEU BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: boneless, skinless chicken breasts, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, swiss cheese, ham, puff pastry, english mustard, egg
Provided by Alix Traeger
Categories Dinner
Yield 5 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
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 a layer of Swiss cheese, then ham, then one more layer of Swiss cheese.
- Evenly roll the chicken, and place onto a new sheet of plastic wrap.
- Wrap the chicken in the plastic wrap, twist the excess plastic, and roll the chicken while twisting the sides in to tighten and firm up the roll of chicken cordon bleu. Tie the excess and chill in the fridge to set for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the puff pastry sheets in half and gently roll out width-wise.
- Brush the pastry with mustard and place the chicken on to the bottom edge of the pastry.
- Tightly roll the chicken in the puff pastry, pinching the seams together to close and folding the sides under the bottom.
- Place the chickens rolls on a greased baking sheet and brush all sides with egg wash.
- With a fork, score a decorative design onto the surface of the puff pastry.
- Sprinkle with salt.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the puff pastry is a dark golden brown and the internal temperature of the chicken is 165°F (75°C).
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 902 calories, Carbohydrate 48 grams, Fat 51 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 61 grams, Sugar 1 gram
EASY CHICKEN CORDON BLEU
"Cordon Bleu" is a French phrase meaning "blue ribbon"-given as a prize for culinary excellence. The term also refers to a signature dish of chicken topped with a slice of ham and Swiss cheese, usually breaded and sauteed, or in this case, wrapped in puff pastry for a quick and easy finish. -Sharon Laabs, Hartford, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, brown chicken in butter for 1-2 minutes on each side. Remove to paper towels to drain., On a lightly floured surface, roll each pastry sheet into a 12-in. square. Cut into four 6-in. squares. Place a chicken breast in the center of each square; top with cheese and ham., Whisk egg and water; lightly brush over pastry edges. Bring 2 sides of pastry over chicken, overlapping 1 over the other; press seams to seal. Pinch together ends and fold under. , Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; brush tops with egg mixture. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a thermometer reads 165°.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 587 calories, Fat 32g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 135mg cholesterol, Sodium 649mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 39g protein.
CHICKEN CORDON BLEU IN PASTRY
Baking chicken breasts in a flaky dough makes them turn out moist and delicious every time. This fancy dish is nice to serve family as well as guests.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- On an ungreased baking sheet, separate dough into four rectangles; seal perforations. Spread 1 tablespoon cream cheese lengthwise down the center of each rectangle. Place ham widthwise over dough. Arrange chicken in center of each rectangle. Wrap ham around chicken. At each long end, pinch dough together around chicken, forming points., Bake at 375° until a thermometer inserted in the chicken reads 170°, about 15 minutes. Top with slice of Swiss cheese; bake until cheese is melted and pastry is golden brown, about 5 minutes longer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 428 calories, Fat 26g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 807mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 21g protein.
CHICKEN CORDON BLEU IN PASTRY
Make and share this Chicken Cordon Bleu in Pastry recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Boo Chef in West Te
Categories European
Time 45m
Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In medium skillet over medium-high heat, heat margarine.
- Season chicken.with salt and pepper if desired. Add chicken and cook until browned. Remove from skillet.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 15 minutes.
- Thaw pastry sheet at room temperature 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Mix egg and water and set aside.
- Unfold pastry on lightly floured surface.Roll into 14-inch square and cut into 4 (7-inch) squares.Spread 1 teaspoon mustard on each square.Top
- with 1 slice ham, 1 slice cheese and 1 chicken breast half. Brush edges of
- squares with egg mixture. Fold corners to center on top of chicken and.
- seal edges. Place seam-side down on shallow-sided baking sheet.Brush with egg mixture.
- Bake 25 minutes or until golden.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 617.7, Fat 36.7, SaturatedFat 12.2, Cholesterol 147.1, Sodium 333.9, Carbohydrate 29.3, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 0.9, Protein 40.9
CHICKEN CORDON BLEU IN PASTRY
Make and share this Chicken Cordon Bleu in Pastry recipe from Food.com.
Provided by looneytunesfan
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- On an ungreased baking sheet, separate dough into four rectangles; seal perforations. Spread 1 tablespoon cream cheese lengthwise down the center of each rectangle. Place ham widthwise over dough. Arrange chicken in center of each rectangle. Wrap ham around chicken. At each long end, pinch dough together around chicken, forming points.
- Bake at 375° for 15 minutes. Top with slice of Swiss cheese; bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted and pastry is golden brown.
EASY CHICKEN CORDON BLEU
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small bowl, mix together the mustard and mascarpone. Set aside.
- Preheat the broiler to high.
- Heat a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil and continue to heat for an additional 1 minute. Sprinkle the chicken breasts evenly with 1 teaspoon salt. Place the chicken in the skillet and cook on the first side until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Flip the chicken and continue to cook until just cooked through, about 2 minutes more. Remove from the heat.
- Lay 1/2 slice of cheese on each chicken breast. Lay 2 slices of ham on top of the cheese on each breast. Divide the mustard sauce evenly over the ham and top with the remaining cheese slices. Broil until the cheese is melted, golden brown and bubbly, about 2 minutes.
CHICKEN CORDON BLEU I
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
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
EASY BAKED CHICKEN CORDON BLEU
Easy recipe that tastes like you cooked all day. Chicken breasts are wrapped around ham and mozzarella cheese for a change in this version of the classic baked dish.
Provided by HOLLYSTACH
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European French
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Lay out the pounded chicken breasts on a clean surface. Place a slice of ham on each piece, then one stick of cheese. Roll the chicken up around the cheese and ham, and secure with toothpicks. Dip each roll in melted butter, then roll in bread crumbs. Place in a shallow baking dish.
- Bake for 40 minutes in the preheated oven, or until chicken is browned and juices run clear.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 422.7 calories, Carbohydrate 14.2 g, Cholesterol 128.1 mg, Fat 25.3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 34.5 g, SaturatedFat 14.3 g, Sodium 759.3 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
CRISPY, CREAMY CHICKEN CORDON BLEU RECIPE BY TASTY
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
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
Tips:
- For a perfectly cooked chicken breast, use a meat thermometer to ensure that it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- If you don't have a meat thermometer, you can also check if the chicken is cooked by cutting into the thickest part of the breast. If the juices run clear, the chicken is cooked.
- To prevent the cheese from leaking out of the chicken, make sure to seal the edges of the pastry well before baking.
- If you want a crispy crust on your chicken cordon bleu, brush the top of the pastry with an egg wash before baking.
- Chicken cordon bleu can be served with a variety of sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a simple salad.
Conclusion:
Chicken cordon bleu is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's perfect for a special occasion dinner or a simple weeknight meal. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make this classic dish at home.
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