Best 6 Open Face Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipes

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"Open face chicken cordon bleu" offers a delightful culinary experience, where flavors and textures merge to create a harmonious dish. This classic dish combines tender chicken, savory ham, and melted cheese, enveloped in a golden brown crust. The open face presentation allows for a generous serving of the flavorful filling, making it a hearty and satisfying meal. With its crispy exterior and gooey interior, open face chicken cordon bleu is a perfect choice for those seeking a comforting and indulgent dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or as a special treat."

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

KETO OPEN-FACED CHICKEN CORDON BLEU



Keto Open-Faced Chicken Cordon Bleu image

All the flavors of traditional cordon bleu but keto friendly and much easier to assemble since there is no stuffing or rolling involved.

Provided by France C

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Ham

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound chicken cutlets, pounded to 1/4-inch thickness
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 eggs
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
⅔ cup almond flour
⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ cup avocado oil
¼ pound shaved deli ham
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Season chicken cutlets with salt and pepper; set aside.
  • Whisk eggs and Dijon mustard together in a shallow bowl. Combine almond flour, Parmesan cheese, and garlic powder in a separate shallow bowl. Dip chicken cutlets into egg mixture, letting excess drip off. Dredge with almond flour mixture, then set on a plate.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken cutlets and cook until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip over and cook until chicken is no longer pink inside and the juices are running clear, 3 to 4 minutes more.
  • Place chicken cutlets on a baking sheet. Top with slices of ham and cover with shredded Swiss cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese has melted, 4 to 5 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 606.2 calories, Carbohydrate 6.8 g, Cholesterol 204.2 mg, Fat 43.8 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 46.3 g, SaturatedFat 11.8 g, Sodium 679.4 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

EASY CHICKEN CORDON BLEU



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
2 tablespoons mascarpone cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
Four 5-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Kosher salt
4 large thin slices Emmentaler or Swiss cheese (approximately 4 ounces)
8 thin slices Black Forest ham (approximately 4 ounces)

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.

OPEN-FACE CHICKEN CORDON BLEU



Open-Face Chicken Cordon Bleu image

Categories     Cheese     Chicken     Dairy     Leafy Green     Pork     Broil     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 chicken cutlets (1 pound total; about 1/4 inch thick)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
8 spinach leaves, trimmed
4 thin slices boiled ham (2 ounces)
3 ounces Gruyère, coarsely grated (1 cup)

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler. Pat chicken dry and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Heat butter in a flameproof 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until foam subsides.
  • Sauté chicken in butter, without turning, until cooked through and undersides are golden, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and turn chicken over, then top each cutlet with 2 spinach leaves, 1 slice ham (folding it to fit), and 1/4 cup cheese.
  • Broil 3 inches from heat until cheese is melted, 1 to 2 minutes.

CHICKEN CORDON BLEU



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 tablespoon butter
1 cup flour
4 boneless, skinless breasts of chicken
2 eggs lightly beaten
4 very thin slices smoked ham
2 cups bread crumbs
6 ounces Lorraine Swiss cheese, cut into four chunks

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Melt butter in glass baking dish.
  • Lightly flatten chicken breasts between plastic wrap with mallet. Lay 1 slice of ham and 1 piece of cheese on flattened breast, fold in half and seal close with toothpicks. Repeat process for remaining chicken breasts.
  • Coat each piece with flour, then eggs and then bread crumbs. Place chicken pieces in glass baking dish. Turn to coat with butter.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with parselyed rice and steamed broccoli.

OPEN-FACED CORDON BLEU



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Make and share this Open-Faced Cordon Bleu recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MizzNezz

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 eggs
1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, pounded to 1/4 inch thick
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 slices ham, thin
4 slices monterey jack cheese

Steps:

  • Beat eggs in shallow dish.
  • Place bread crumbs in another shallow dish.
  • Dip chicken in egg, then crumbs.
  • Heat oil and butter in lg skillet.
  • Brown chicken on both sides.
  • Put chicken in baking pan.
  • Pour tomatoes over chicken.
  • Sprinkle with oregano and salt.
  • Top chicken pieces with ham and then cheese.
  • Bake at 375* for 15 minutes, or until tomato juice is bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 578.2, Fat 31.1, SaturatedFat 13, Cholesterol 229.4, Sodium 1597.9, Carbohydrate 27.6, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 5.8, Protein 45.8

KETO OPEN-FACED CHICKEN CORDON BLEU



Keto Open-Faced Chicken Cordon Bleu image

All the flavors of traditional cordon bleu but keto friendly and much easier to assemble since there is no stuffing or rolling involved.

Provided by France C

Categories     Ham Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound chicken cutlets, pounded to 1/4-inch thickness
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 eggs
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
⅔ cup almond flour
⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ cup avocado oil
¼ pound shaved deli ham
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Season chicken cutlets with salt and pepper; set aside.
  • Whisk eggs and Dijon mustard together in a shallow bowl. Combine almond flour, Parmesan cheese, and garlic powder in a separate shallow bowl. Dip chicken cutlets into egg mixture, letting excess drip off. Dredge with almond flour mixture, then set on a plate.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken cutlets and cook until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip over and cook until chicken is no longer pink inside and the juices are running clear, 3 to 4 minutes more.
  • Place chicken cutlets on a baking sheet. Top with slices of ham and cover with shredded Swiss cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese has melted, 4 to 5 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 606.2 calories, Carbohydrate 6.8 g, Cholesterol 204.2 mg, Fat 43.8 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 46.3 g, SaturatedFat 11.8 g, Sodium 679.4 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

Tips:

  • If you don't have a meat mallet, you can use a rolling pin to flatten the chicken breasts.
  • To prevent the cheese from leaking out, place a slice of prosciutto on the bottom of the chicken breast before adding the cheese and ham.
  • If you don't have any panko breadcrumbs, you can use regular breadcrumbs or crushed crackers.
  • To make sure the chicken is cooked through, insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken. It should read 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Serve the chicken cordon bleu with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a salad.

Conclusion:

Open-face chicken cordon bleu is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a meal that is both flavorful and satisfying. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give open-face chicken cordon bleu a try. You won't be disappointed!

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