Indulge in the culinary masterpiece that is Chicken Cordon Bleu, an iconic dish that tantalizes taste buds with its combination of savory chicken, melted cheese, and crispy pastry. Originating from Switzerland, this delightful dish has gained worldwide recognition for its exquisite flavors and elegant presentation. Our comprehensive guide offers a collection of delectable Chicken Cordon Bleu recipes, each with its own unique twist to cater to various preferences and skill levels. From the classic French technique to creative variations featuring different fillings and cooking methods, our recipes will guide you through the process of crafting this culinary gem. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook seeking a new challenge, our detailed instructions and expert tips will ensure success in creating this impressive dish that is sure to impress family and friends.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
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 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
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
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 SANDWICHES
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the broiler. Line a baking sheet with foil and evenly space the chicken cutlets in the center. Brush the chicken with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Broil, rotating the baking sheet as needed so the chicken cooks evenly, until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip the chicken and continue to broil until cooked through, 2 to 3 more minutes.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and top each piece of chicken with 1 slice ham and 2 slices mozzarella. Broil until the cheese melts, 1 to 2 minutes. Season with salt and drizzle with olive oil.
- Meanwhile, cut the baguette crosswise into 4 equal pieces, then split open. Spread the bottom halves with butter and the top halves with mustard. Toss the watercress with the remaining 1/2 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Sandwich the chicken and watercress between the baguette halves.
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.
Tips:
- To ensure even cooking, use a meat mallet to pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness.
- For a more flavorful filling, use a variety of cheeses, such as Swiss, Gruyère, or Parmesan.
- To prevent the pastry from becoming soggy, brush the chicken breasts with a beaten egg before wrapping them in the pastry.
- For a golden brown crust, brush the pastry with melted butter or an egg wash before baking.
- Serve the chicken cordon bleu with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a green salad.
Conclusion:
Chicken cordon bleu is a classic dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its crispy pastry, tender chicken, and flavorful filling, it is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a delicious and impressive meal, give this recipe a try.
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