Best 5 Different Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipes

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**Chicken Cordon Bleu: A Classic Dish with a Twist**

Chicken Cordon Bleu is a classic French dish that is sure to impress your guests. It features a tender chicken breast wrapped around a flavorful filling of ham and cheese, then coated in breadcrumbs and pan-fried until golden brown. This dish is a perfect balance of flavors and textures, with the crispy coating yielding to a juicy and flavorful interior. In this article, we will explore different variations of Chicken Cordon Bleu, each with its own unique twist. From traditional recipes to more modern interpretations, we have something for every taste. So, prepare to indulge in this delectable dish and discover your new favorite way to enjoy Chicken Cordon Bleu.

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

CHICKEN CORDON BLEU



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This Chicken cordon bleu is a fancy restaurant meal made easy!

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 chicken breasts (boneless/skinless)
salt & pepper to taste
4 slices ham
4 ounces Swiss cheese (or Gruyere cheese)
3 tablespoons melted butter
1 clove garlic
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
½ teaspoon thyme
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
¾ cup milk
¼ cup white wine
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 cube chicken bouillon
½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
¼ cup Parmesan cheese
Salt & pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Pound chicken to ¼" thick. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Top each chicken breast with 1 slice of ham and about 1 oz cheese. Roll the chicken jelly roll style. Secure with a toothpick.
  • Combine butter and garlic in a small dish. Mix breadcrumbs and thyme in a separate bowl. Dip each chicken roll in butter and then into the breadcrumb mixture.
  • Place in a baking dish and bake 35-40 minutes or until chicken reaches 165°F.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 748 kcal, Carbohydrate 28 g, Protein 70 g, Fat 36 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, Cholesterol 232 mg, Sodium 1583 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CRISPY, CREAMY CHICKEN CORDON BLEU RECIPE BY TASTY



Crispy, Creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe by Tasty image

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

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
16 slices swiss cheese
½ lb ham, thinly sliced
peanut oil, or vegetable oil, for frying
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 eggs, beaten
2 cups panko bread crumbs
3 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
¼ cup dijon mustard
1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

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

DIFFERENT CHICKEN CORDON BLEU



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Chicken breasts baked with ham and Swiss cheese, topped with an unusual mixture of sour cream, white wine, creamy soup and spices. This is a bit different than normal Chicken Cordon Bleu, but everyone seems to like it much better!

Provided by Jennifer

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     French

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 breast half, bone and skin removed (blank)s skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
8 slices ham
8 slices Swiss cheese
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 cup sour cream
½ cup white wine
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (6 ounce) package herb-seasoned dry bread stuffing mix

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place chicken breasts in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Lay a ham slice, then a cheese slice on top of each breast.
  • In a medium bowl combine the soup, sour cream, wine, garlic powder, parsley, salt and pepper. Mix well and pour mixture over chicken/ham/cheese pieces. Top all with the dry stuffing mix to cover.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430.2 calories, Carbohydrate 22.5 g, Cholesterol 110.4 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 39.1 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 1025.9 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

EASY CHICKEN CORDON BLEU



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"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

8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons butter
1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed
8 slices Swiss cheese
8 slices fully cooked ham
1 large egg
1 tablespoon water

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.

ORIGINAL CHICKEN CORDON BLEU



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This classic French chicken dish, adapted from Jane and Michael Stern's book "American Gourmet," more than lives up to its name ("cordon bleu" means "blue ribbon"). It's also far easier to make than you may think. A chicken breast is pounded thin (we've been known to cheat by using pretrimmed cutlets), then wrapped around a slice of smoked ham and a bit of Swiss cheese, and secured with toothpicks. The roulade is coated in egg and bread crumbs, then pan-fried until golden brown, and a simple white wine cream sauce finishes it off.

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 large boneless and skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 1/2 pounds)
4 thin slices smoked ham
2 ounces Swiss cheese, cut into 4 equal "fingers"
1/4 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 large egg, beaten
3/4 cup fresh bread crumbs
1/4 cup unsalted butter
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons chicken stock
3/4 cup white wine, heavy cream or additional chicken stock

Steps:

  • Lay the chicken breasts between pieces of wax paper and use a mallet to pound them to 1/4 inch to 1/8 inch thick. Take care not to pound holes in the chicken. Layer each breast with the ham, then place a finger of cheese in the center. Roll up to completely enclose the ham and cheese and secure with toothpicks.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the flour, salt and pepper. Lightly dredge the chicken in the seasoned flour, then dip in the egg and coat with bread crumbs. Place on a baking sheet and chill at least 15 minutes and up to 4 hours.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the butter. Add the chicken and cook, turning carefully with tongs, until browned, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add 1/2 cup of the stock to the skillet, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until the chicken is cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes. Move the chicken to a warm platter.
  • Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of stock to the skillet, raise the heat to high, and cook, stirring up browned bits clinging to the bottom, for 1 minute. Add the wine (or heavy cream or additional stock), lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, until the consistency of gravy, about 45 seconds. Pour over the chicken breasts and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 537, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 52 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 801 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. The better the ingredients, the better the final dish will be. Look for fresh, organic chicken breasts, high-quality Swiss cheese, and thinly sliced prosciutto.
  • Pound the chicken breasts thin. This will help them cook evenly and quickly. You can use a meat mallet or a rolling pin to do this.
  • Use a good quality Swiss cheese. Gruyère or Emmental are both good choices.
  • Don't overcook the chicken. Chicken cordon bleu is best served when the chicken is cooked through but still juicy. Overcooked chicken will be dry and tough.
  • Serve with your favorite sides. Chicken cordon bleu goes well with mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables.

Conclusion:

Chicken cordon bleu is a delicious and classic dish that is perfect for any occasion. With a few simple tips, you can make chicken cordon bleu that is sure to impress your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give chicken cordon bleu a try. You won't be disappointed with the results!

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