Indulge in a culinary masterpiece that combines the classic flavors of cordon bleu with the elegant presentation of beef Wellington. This exquisite dish is a symphony of textures and flavors, featuring tender chicken breasts wrapped in savory ham and melty cheese, all encased in a flaky, golden puff pastry. The result is a delightful explosion of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds and impress your dinner guests.
This article presents two delectable variations of this dish: a traditional Chicken Cordon Bleu Wellington and a tantalizing Spinach and Mushroom Chicken Cordon Bleu Wellington. Both recipes offer step-by-step instructions, ensuring that even novice cooks can create this impressive dish with ease.
In the traditional Chicken Cordon Bleu Wellington, the chicken breasts are coated in a flavorful breadcrumb mixture before being wrapped in ham and cheese and encased in puff pastry. The result is a crispy, golden crust that perfectly complements the tender chicken and melted cheese.
For those who enjoy a touch of earthy flavors, the Spinach and Mushroom Chicken Cordon Bleu Wellington is a delightful option. The chicken breasts are stuffed with a savory filling of spinach, mushrooms, and cheese before being wrapped in ham and puff pastry. This variation offers a burst of umami flavors that will leave you craving more.
Whether you prefer the classic or the spinach and mushroom variation, this Chicken Cordon Bleu Wellington is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. Its elegant presentation and unforgettable flavors make it perfect for special occasions or a romantic dinner at home.
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 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
CHICKEN CORDON BLEU CALZONES
These tempting puffs are an elegant alternative to a traditional chicken pie. The recipe combines the delicate flavor of chicken cordon bleu with the impressive look of beef Wellington. The individual pies are simple to serve...and cleanup is a breeze! -Kathy Gounaud Warwick, Rhode Island
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 55m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place chicken in a greased 2-qt. baking dish; cover with water. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. , Meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute mushrooms and onion in butter until tender. Combine cornstarch and milk until smooth; stir into skillet. Add seasonings. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened., Drain chicken. Cut pastry sheets in half widthwise. On one side of each half, place a chicken breast, 1/4 cup mushroom mixture, two ham slices and one cheese slice. Fold pastry over filling and seal edges., Place on a greased baking sheet. Brush tops with milk if desired. Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until puffed and golden.
Nutrition Facts :
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 WELLINGTON
This recipe was inspired by a couple of old classics. I decided to make the chicken cordon bleu style, which DH and I both love, and wrap it in pastry like a beef wellington. While it looks and sounds elegant, it is really easy to make and my family loves it. Serve with a green salad and a bottle of chardonnay.
Provided by sunflowerseed
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 1h20m
Yield 6 rolls, 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350; grease 9x13 inch casserole dish.
- Cook chicken breasts until slightly underdone; let cool and cut in half; sprinkle generously with salt and pepper.
- Cut sheet of crescent roll dough in six pieces. Spread Dijon mustard on one side of each piece.
- Roll one slice of ham and one slice of swiss cheese around each chicken breast half. Place chicken breast half on one piece of crescent roll dough; roll up chicken in dough and place in casserole dish seam side down.
- Combine soup, wine, milk, mushrooms, thyme and curry powder (if using), pour over chicken.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until pastry is golden brown and sauce mixture is bubbly. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
CHICKEN CORDON BLEU
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
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.
CHICKEN CORDON BLEU
The addition of bacon in this cordon bleu recipe makes it one of my favorite comforting recipes. I've made it for both friends and family, and everyone's a fan. -Jim Wick, Orlando, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 55m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Flatten chicken breasts to 1/8-in. thickness; spread butter on the insides. Sprinkle with thyme. Top with a slice of ham and cheese; roll up tightly. Wrap each with 2 slices of bacon and secure with toothpicks. , In a small bowl, beat eggs and milk. Place flour in another bowl. Combine the bread crumbs, garlic powder, oregano and cheese. Dip each chicken breast into egg mixture; dip into flour to coat. Dip each again into egg mixture, then coat with crumbs. , Place on a greased baking sheet. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until chicken juices run clear.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 654 calories, Fat 27g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 280mg cholesterol, Sodium 961mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 70g protein.
Tips:
- Mise en place. Before you start cooking, make sure you have all the ingredients and equipment you need. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling.
- Use high-quality ingredients. The better the ingredients, the better the dish will taste. Look for fresh, organic ingredients whenever possible.
- Don't overcook the chicken. Chicken cordon bleu is a delicate dish, so it's important to cook it carefully. Overcooked chicken will be dry and tough.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked to the proper temperature. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165°F (74°C).
- Let the chicken rest before slicing. This will help the juices redistribute throughout the meat, making it more tender and flavorful.
- Serve chicken cordon bleu with your favorite sides. Some popular options include mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, and a simple green salad.
Conclusion:
Chicken cordon bleu Wellington is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. With its crispy puff pastry crust, tender chicken, and flavorful ham and cheese filling, this dish is sure to impress your guests. So next time you're looking for a special dish to make, give chicken cordon bleu Wellington a try. You won't be disappointed!
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