Chicken cordon bleu is a classic French dish that typically involves pounding chicken breasts thin, filling them with ham and cheese, then breading and frying them. While this traditional version is delicious, it can be time-consuming. Here are some foolproof recipes for a lazy version of this dish that is just as flavorful and satisfying, but much easier on your weeknight cooking routine.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
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
CHICKEN CORDON BLEU CASSEROLE
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with 1 tablespoon butter.
- Put the ham on a paper towel-lined plate and microwave for about 3 minutes to reduce the moisture content. Mix together the Swiss and Monterey Jack cheese in a bowl.
- Put about a third of chicken in a layer in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Top with half the ham. Sprinkle over 1/4 cup of the mixed cheese. Repeat 1 more time, then finish with a layer of chicken.
- Melt the remaining 5 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat. Put the panko in a bowl, pour in half of the melted butter, mix well and set aside.
- Add the flour to the remaining butter in the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, whisking out any lumps. Whisk in the milk, broth, Dijon and cayenne and let it cook until it begins to thicken. Remove from the heat and stir in 1 cup of the cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the sauce over the casserole. Sprinkle over the remaining 1 cup cheese, then the panko mix. Bake until the top is browned and the casserole is bubbling, 25 to 30 minutes.
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 PASTA
Facebook fans of my blog, Chef in Training, inspired me to make this creamy pasta casserole out of ingredients I had on hand. Success! I took the dish for another flavorful spin and added a bit of smoky bacon and toasted bread crumbs. -Nikki Barton, Providence, Utah
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat cream and cream cheese over medium heat until smooth, stirring occasionally. Stir in 1 cup Swiss cheese, onion powder, garlic salt and pepper until blended., Drain pasta; stir in chicken, bacon and ham. Add sauce; toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and the bread crumbs. Bake, uncovered, 18-22 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 826 calories, Fat 56g fat (33g saturated fat), Cholesterol 249mg cholesterol, Sodium 1093mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 47g protein.
CHICKEN CORDON BLEU BAKE
I got this easy chicken cordon bleu recipe from a friend years ago. I freeze several half recipes in disposable pans to share with neighbors or for when I'm pressed for time myself. -Rea Newell, Decatur, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h
Yield 2 casseroles (6 servings each).
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Prepare stuffing mixes according to package directions. Meanwhile, whisk together soup and milk. , Toss chicken with pepper; divide between 2 greased 13x9-in. baking dishes. Layer with ham, Swiss cheese, 1 cup cheddar cheese, soup mixture and stuffing. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese., Bake, covered, 30 minutes. Uncover; bake until cheese is melted, 10-15 minutes. Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked casseroles. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake, covered, until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°, about 45 minutes. Uncover; bake until cheese is melted, 10-15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 555 calories, Fat 29g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 158mg cholesterol, Sodium 1055mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 46g protein.
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
LAZY CHICKEN CORDON BLEU
Make and share this Lazy Chicken Cordon Bleu recipe from Food.com.
Provided by JHope
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350. Line a baking sheet with a silicon liner or whatever you like to use.
- Rinse and pat dry breasts. Layout breast, 1 slice of cheese, 1 slice of ham, then roll from larger end towards pointy end and close with one toothpick. Set aside until all chicken is done up to this point.
- In a small dish or bowl, slightly beat an egg and set aside.
- In another small dish or bowl, mix together breadcrumbs, seasoned salt and butter.
- Dip rolled up chicken in egg, then breadcrumb mixture and place on baking sheet - repeat with rest of chicken.
- Lay one slice of cheese over each coated chicken breast.
- Bake approx 20 min, use a thermometer to measure internal temp to be safe.
EASY CHICKEN CORDON BLEU
Discover the blue ribbon Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu. This version is just as yummy as the more complex recipe, easy to make on busy weeknights.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400ºF.
- Prepare stuffing mix as directed on package.
- Place chicken in 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; cover with ham. Mix soup and mustard; spoon over chicken. Top with stuffing.
- Bake 25 min. or until chicken is done (165°F). Top with cheese; bake 5 min. or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 430, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 2 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Sodium 730 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 36 g
BEST EVER CHICKEN CORDON BLEU
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
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
Tips:
- Use a sharp knife to slice the chicken breasts thinly and evenly. This will help them cook evenly and prevent them from becoming dry.
- Pound the chicken breasts lightly with a meat mallet or rolling pin to further thin them out and make them more tender.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and any other desired seasonings before cooking. This will help to infuse them with flavor.
- Use a non-stick skillet or pan to cook the chicken breasts. This will help to prevent them from sticking and burning.
- Cook the chicken breasts over medium heat until they are cooked through. This will take about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Top the chicken breasts with cheese and ham before serving. You can also add a slice of tomato or a dollop of sour cream.
Conclusion:
Lazy Chicken Cordon Bleu is a quick and easy recipe that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken breasts. This dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, it's a great choice for home cooks of all skill levels.
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