Best 8 Easy Chicken Cordon Blue Recipes

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Are you craving a delectable dish that combines the flavors of tender chicken, melted cheese, and crispy breading? Look no further than Chicken Cordon Bleu, a classic culinary creation that has captured the hearts of food lovers worldwide. This dish features a succulent boneless, skinless chicken breast, carefully sliced and filled with flavorful ham and gooey Swiss cheese, then expertly coated in a mixture of seasoned breadcrumbs and pan-fried to golden perfection.

In this article, we will present a collection of three enticing Chicken Cordon Bleu recipes, each with its unique twist on this beloved dish. Whether you prefer a traditional preparation or are looking for something a bit more adventurous, we have the perfect recipe for you. From a classic Chicken Cordon Bleu recipe that showcases the essential flavors of this dish to a flavorful Pesto Chicken Cordon Bleu that adds a vibrant touch of basil and pine nuts, and a tantalizing Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu that offers a healthier alternative without compromising on taste, we have something for every palate. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we explore the delicious world of Chicken Cordon Bleu, one recipe at a time.

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SIMPLE CHICKEN CORDON BLEU



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-Louise Gilbert, Quesnel, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
4 thin slices deli ham
2 slices Swiss cheese, halved
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 envelope seasoned coating mix

Steps:

  • Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. Place ham and cheese down the center of each; roll up and secure with a toothpick. Place butter and coating mix in separate shallow bowls. Dip chicken in butter, then roll in coating mix. , Place in a greased 2-qt. microwave-safe dish. Cover loosely and microwave on high for 5-7 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Let stand for 5 minutes. Discard toothpicks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377 calories, Fat 21g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 131mg cholesterol, Sodium 685mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 36g protein.

CHICKEN CORDON BLEU I



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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

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
6 slices Swiss cheese
4 slices cooked ham
½ cup seasoned bread crumbs

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

EASY CHICKEN CORDON BLEU



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This is an easy version of cordon blue. If you have never tried to make it before because it sounds intimidating, then you are missing out! This is a really easy way to do it (as most are). I personally think this is a very inexpensive dish!

Provided by Miss Diggy

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
4 slices deli ham
4 slices swiss cheese
1/4 cup flour, in bowl
1 -2 egg, beaten, in bowl
1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs, in bowl
toothpick

Steps:

  • Take chicken and place on a large cutting board. Put a piece of wax paper (or even saran wrap) over the chicken breast.
  • Use a heavy pan, or mallet, and smash the chicken breast till it spreads out to about the size of 2 chicken breasts.
  • Then place 2 pieces of ham on the chicken breast and then 2 pieces of cheese.
  • Take chicken and roll up into a log. If it isn't holding together, place a couple toothpicks into the chicken to hold in place.
  • Roll each piece in the flour, then in beaten egg, then in bread crumbs.
  • Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and place in oven at 375°F and bake for 30-45 minutes (or until chicken is cooked through).
  • Cut each piece in 2 pieces, and serve!

EASY BAKED CHICKEN CORDON BLEU



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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

6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded to 1/2 inch thickness
6 string cheese sticks
6 slices ham
½ cup butter, melted
1 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs
toothpicks

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

HASSELBACK CHICKEN CORDON BLEU



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup honey Dijon mustard
2 cups panko breadcrumbs
6 tablespoons salted butter, melted
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
12 slices Swiss cheese, cut into quarters
24 rounds Canadian bacon (about 1 pound), cut into half-moons

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • At a slight angle, cut 6 slits into each of the chicken breasts, making sure not to cut all the way through. You should leave roughly 1/4 inch unsliced. Brush the top of each chicken breast with 1 tablespoon of the mustard.
  • Mix together the breadcrumbs, butter, salt and pepper in a bowl. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the chicken, using your hands to press the mixture into the mustard. Place a quarter piece of cheese and a half-moon piece of Canadian bacon into each of the slits in each chicken breast. Transfer the stuffed chicken breasts to a baking sheet.
  • Bake until the chicken is cooked through and the breadcrumbs are golden, 20 to 22 minutes. Serve warm with your favorite sides.
  • Freezing instructions: Once the uncooked chicken breasts are assembled, place 4 onto a wax paper-lined baking sheet; repeat with the remaining chicken breasts on a separate lined baking sheet. Transfer the baking sheets to the freezer until the chicken breasts are frozen through, at least 3 hours. Transfer the chicken breasts to 2 wax paper-lined foil pans. Label, date and freeze until ready to eat.
  • When ready to eat, preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Bake the chicken breasts from frozen until the chicken is cooked through and the breadcrumbs are golden, about 40 minutes. Serve as directed above.

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.

EASY CHICKEN CORDON BLEU



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Make and share this Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Shawn C

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
6 slices cooked ham
6 sticks swiss cheese (1-inch thick 2-inch long)
paprika
salt and pepper
1 teaspoon chicken base
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can ounces cream of mushroom soup
1 teaspoon oil
5 ounces milk
3 -4 ounces water
toothpick

Steps:

  • pound chicken flat.
  • place slice of ham on chicken and a stick of cheese on smaller end of chicken roll up and afix shut with toothpicks.
  • in skillet heat oil and seal chicken shut and brown outside of chicken a little bit place chicken in deep casserole dish.
  • in bowl mix soup, water, milk, base and a dash of salt and pepper.
  • pour soup mixture over chicken and sprinkle top with paprika.
  • bake for 40-50 minutes at 350* until bubbly and brown on top.
  • serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 72, Sodium 422.5, Carbohydrate 4.6, Sugar 0.8, Protein 28.9

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.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make your chicken cordon bleu even more delicious. Look for boneless, skinless chicken breasts that are evenly sized so they cook evenly. Use a good quality Swiss cheese that melts well and has a nutty flavor. And don't forget the fresh parsley!
  • Season the chicken properly: Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika before cooking. This will help to add flavor and depth to the dish.
  • Cook the chicken until it is cooked through: The chicken should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Use a meat thermometer to check the temperature of the chicken to make sure it is cooked through.
  • Don't overcook the chicken: Overcooked chicken will be dry and tough. Cook the chicken just until it is cooked through, then remove it from the heat.
  • Serve the chicken cordon bleu immediately: Chicken cordon bleu is best served immediately after it is cooked. The cheese will be melted and gooey, and the chicken will be juicy and flavorful.

Conclusion:

Chicken cordon bleu is a classic dish that is sure to please everyone at your table. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal taste. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious and impressive chicken cordon bleu that will be the star of your next meal.

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