Best 6 Lazy Chicken Cordon Bleau Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with the ultimate comfort food - Lazy Chicken Cordon Bleu! This dish combines the classic flavors of chicken cordon bleu into an easy, one-pan meal that's perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Discover the culinary journey that awaits you, featuring variations that cater to different preferences, from a crispy oven-baked version to an indulgent slow cooker delight. Get ready to indulge in a symphony of flavors as you explore these tantalizing recipes, each offering a unique twist on the classic dish.

**Recipes included:**

* **Classic Lazy Chicken Cordon Bleu:** Experience the timeless flavors of chicken cordon bleu made simple. This recipe features tender chicken breasts stuffed with ham and Swiss cheese, coated in a golden breadcrumb crust, and pan-fried to perfection.

* **Crispy Oven-Baked Chicken Cordon Bleu:** Elevate your culinary experience with this oven-baked version. Chicken breasts stuffed with a savory filling of ham, Swiss cheese, and Dijon mustard are enveloped in a crispy breadcrumb coating and baked until golden brown.

* **Slow Cooker Chicken Cordon Bleu:** Indulge in the convenience of a slow-cooked meal with this recipe. Simply layer chicken breasts, ham, Swiss cheese, and a creamy sauce in your slow cooker, and let the magic happen. Enjoy a tender and flavorful chicken cordon bleu that's perfect for feeding a crowd.

* **Healthy Chicken Cordon Bleu:** Delight in a lighter version of this classic dish without compromising on taste. With grilled chicken breasts, lean ham, low-fat Swiss cheese, and a whole-wheat breadcrumb coating, this recipe offers a guilt-free indulgence.

* **Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole:** Gather your family and friends around this hearty and comforting casserole. Layers of chicken, ham, Swiss cheese, and a creamy sauce are topped with a golden breadcrumb crust, creating a delectable dish that's perfect for special occasions or potlucks.

Embark on a culinary adventure with these diverse recipes, each promising a unique take on the beloved chicken cordon bleu. From the crispy crunch of the oven-baked version to the rich flavors of the slow cooker delight, these recipes offer something for every palate. Get ready to satisfy your cravings and create lasting memories with this classic dish.

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

LAZY CHICKEN CORDON BLEAU



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Super easy week night Chicken Cordon Bleu. So yummy!

Provided by Amy H.

Categories     Chicken

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 chicken breasts, butterflied, then split in half to make 6 thinner chicken breasts
1 c bakin miracle coating mix or italian seasoned bread crumbs
6 slice kraft processed swiss, sliced in half down the center
6 slice of canadian bacon, sliced in half down the center
butter flavored cooking spray

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375
  • 2. Pour 1 cup bakin miracle coating mix or dry bread crumbs into a bowl.
  • 3. Spray chicken lightly with some cooking spray and roll in the bakin magic mix.
  • 4. Lay chicken on a rack over shallow pan
  • 5. Bake for 25 minutes then remove chicken from oven.
  • 6. Layer two halves of Canadian bacon over top of chicken, then top with the Swiss.
  • 7. Put back in the oven and continue to bake until cheese is melted and ham is warm.
  • 8. Serve!

SKILLET CHICKEN CORDON BLEU



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I love making Chicken Cordon Bleu which I usually bread, roll and bake. But I wanted something quick with the same ingredients and came up with this - lazy chicken cordon bleu made all in one skillet. This is great with roasted veggies or you can serve this with rice pilaf.

Provided by Gina

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 thin boneless (skinless cutlets, 4 oz each)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 cup all purpose flour*
1/2 teaspoon butter
1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
2/3 cup reduced sodium chicken broth
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
4 thin slices low sodium deli ham (I use Boar's Head (3 oz total))
4 slices light Swiss Cheese such as Alpine Lace (3 oz total)
chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
* All purpose gluten-free flour works well here.

Steps:

  • Season chicken with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Place the flour in a shallow dish. Lightly dredge the chicken with flour on both sides, shaking off the excess reserving the flour.
  • In a small bowl combine the chicken broth, lemon juice, Dijon mustard and 1 teaspoon of the reserved flour, whisk until smooth.
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Melt the butter and add 1 teaspoon of the olive oil and half of the chicken.
  • Cook 2 minutes on each side, until slightly golden, then transfer to a dish.
  • Add remaining 1/2 teaspoon olive oil and remaining chicken and cook 2 minutes on each side.
  • Set aside on a dish with the other pieces of chicken.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low, add the chicken broth mixture. Whisk scraping up any bits stuck to the pan then simmer 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
  • Return the chicken to the skillet, top each piece with a slice of ham and a slice of swiss, cover the skillet and simmer medium-low for 3 to 4 minutes until the cheese melts.
  • To serve use a spatula and transfer the chicken to each dish, spoon the remaining sauce over each piece.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 piece chicken, Calories 258 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Protein 37 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 109 mg, Sodium 578 mg, Sugar 1 g

CHICKEN CORDON BLEU CASSEROLE



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 tablespoons salted butter
2 cups small-cubed ham
1 1/4 cups grated Swiss cheese
1 1/4 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese
4 cooked boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with 1 tablespoon butter.
  • Put the ham on a paper towel-lined plate and microwave for about 3 minutes to reduce the moisture content. Mix together the Swiss and Monterey Jack cheese in a bowl.
  • Put about a third of chicken in a layer in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Top with half the ham. Sprinkle over 1/4 cup of the mixed cheese. Repeat 1 more time, then finish with a layer of chicken.
  • Melt the remaining 5 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat. Put the panko in a bowl, pour in half of the melted butter, mix well and set aside.
  • Add the flour to the remaining butter in the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, whisking out any lumps. Whisk in the milk, broth, Dijon and cayenne and let it cook until it begins to thicken. Remove from the heat and stir in 1 cup of the cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Pour the sauce over the casserole. Sprinkle over the remaining 1 cup cheese, then the panko mix. Bake until the top is browned and the casserole is bubbling, 25 to 30 minutes.

EASY CHICKEN CORDON BLEU



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Discover the blue ribbon Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu. This version is just as yummy as the more complex recipe, easy to make on busy weeknights.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pkg. (6 oz.) STOVE TOP Lower Sodium Stuffing Mix for Chicken
6 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (1-1/2 lb.)
6 slices OSCAR MAYER Deli Fresh Smoked Ham
1 can (10-3/4 oz.) reduced-sodium condensed cream of chicken soup
1 Tbsp. GREY POUPON Savory Honey Mustard
6 KRAFT Big Slice Swiss Cheese Slices

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400ºF.
  • Prepare stuffing mix as directed on package.
  • Place chicken in 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; cover with ham. Mix soup and mustard; spoon over chicken. Top with stuffing.
  • Bake 25 min. or until chicken is done (165°F). Top with cheese; bake 5 min. or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 2 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Sodium 730 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 36 g

LIGHT CHICKEN CORDON BLEU



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I love chicken cordon bleu, but since I'm watching my cholesterol, I couldn't afford to indulge in it often. Then I trimmed down a recipe that I received in my high school home economics class years ago. The creamy sauce makes it extra special

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon pepper
8 slices deli ham (1 ounce each)
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
2/3 cup fat-free milk
1 cup crushed cornflakes
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
SAUCE:
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. Sprinkle with pepper; place a ham slice and 3 tablespoons of cheese down the center of each piece. Roll up and tuck in ends; secure with toothpicks. Pour milk into a shallow bowl. In another bowl, combine the cornflakes, paprika, garlic powder and salt. Dip chicken in milk, then roll in crumbs., Place in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until meat is no longer pink. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, whisk the soup, sour cream and lemon juice until blended; heat through. Discard toothpicks from chicken; serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 91mg cholesterol, Sodium 990mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 41g 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

Tips:

  • Use thin chicken breasts: This will ensure that the chicken cooks evenly.
  • Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness: This will also help them cook evenly.
  • Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper before cooking: This will help enhance their flavor.
  • Use a nonstick skillet to cook the chicken breasts: This will prevent them from sticking to the pan.
  • Cook the chicken breasts over medium heat: This will help them cook through without burning.
  • Do not overcrowd the skillet: This will prevent the chicken breasts from cooking evenly.
  • Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the chicken breasts: They are done cooking when they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the chicken breasts rest for a few minutes before slicing: This will help the juices redistribute throughout the chicken.
  • Serve the chicken breasts immediately: They are best enjoyed hot and fresh.

Conclusion:

Lazy Chicken Cordon Bleu is a quick and easy recipe that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is made with simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand, and it can be cooked in about 30 minutes. The chicken breasts are juicy and tender, and the ham and cheese filling is gooey and flavorful. This dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family.

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