Feast your taste buds on a culinary journey with Saucy Chicken Cordon Bleu, a delectable dish that harmonizes the essence of classic French cuisine with a modern twist. This dish takes the classic Cordon Bleu and elevates it to new heights, featuring a succulent chicken breast enveloped in flavorful ham and Swiss cheese, all smothered in a creamy and tangy sauce. Indulge in the symphony of flavors as the tender chicken, savory ham, and melted cheese unite in perfect harmony, complemented by the velvety sauce that adds a layer of richness and complexity. Discover the art of creating this culinary masterpiece with our comprehensive recipe, complete with step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure success.
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CHICKEN CORDON BLEU SAUCE
This chicken cordon bleu sauce is incredible! It is so creamy and the flavor is to die for. I could eat the sauce alone with a spoon and be completely happy.
Provided by Erica Walker
Categories Dinner Main Course
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Whisk cornstarch and heavy whipping cream together in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Bring butter, broth and bouillon to a simmer in a medium-sized pot and reduce for 10-15 minutes.
- Stir in the cornstarch and whipping cream mixture and continue to cook until the sauce until thickens.
- When sauce is heated through and thickened, add pepper and basil.
- Serve over Chicken Cordon Bleu.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 246 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 26 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Cholesterol 84 mg, Sodium 267 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
SWISS CHEESE SAUCE FOR CHICKEN CORDON BLEU
This Swiss cheese sauce is great for putting over chicken cordon bleu, but can also be used over egg dishes, vegetables, etc.
Provided by James Whipps
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat. Whisk in flour gradually until smooth and all lumps are gone. Cook, whisking constantly, for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in 2 cups milk and cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until mixture has thickened and is bubbly, about 5 minutes. Add Swiss cheese, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir until cheese has melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 229.1 calories, Carbohydrate 10.2 g, Cholesterol 49.9 mg, Fat 15.7 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 11.8 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 433.6 mg, Sugar 6.1 g
SAUCE FOR CHICKEN CORDON BLEU
Make and share this Sauce for Chicken Cordon Bleu recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Terri Crooks
Categories Sauces
Time 20m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine last 5 ingredients in a large glass measuring cup.
- Heat to just warm in microwave to help dissolve bouillon.
- Melt butter in saucepan on low.
- Add flour and stir until smooth and bubbly.
- Add Milk mixture and heat.
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
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Take a piece of chicken and place 2 ounces ham and 1 ounce Gruyere cheese in the middle. Roll up the chicken breast tightly and place toothpicks in the ends and middle. Place the chicken breasts in an oiled baking dish and bake for 18 minutes.
- For the breading: Combine the all-purpose flour, breadcrumbs, wheat flour, rice flour, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper and cayenne pepper, mix well, and place on a large platter.
- For the hollandaise sauce: Gently place 4 egg yolks in a food processor and add a pinch of salt, white pepper, paprika, the lemon juice and hot sauce. Place the warmed clarified butter into the food processor very slowly until it thickens. To thicken the sauce, add an egg yolk and to thin it out add warm water.
- Place the baked chicken cordon bleu in the egg wash and then coat evenly with the breading mixture. Repeat process again.
- Deep-fry the breaded chicken at 325 degrees F for 3 minutes. Drizzle the hollandaise sauce over the top of the chicken.
CHICKEN CORDON BLEU WITH DIJON CREAM SAUCE
Is it actually French? It's served at every French restaurant here in the States, but I'm pretty sure it's, like, Swedish. Regardless, it's breaded cheese and meat - tough to go wrong. Enjoy!
Provided by Brian Genest
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Ham
Time 2h10m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Butterfly each chicken breast by cutting it down the center, lengthwise, leaving about 1 inch of connective tissue at the other end. Spread open like a book, and rub each down with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Let rest for 30 minutes to absorb salt.
- Cover each breast with plastic wrap and pound thin with a meat mallet until roughly doubled in surface area. Using a very sharp knife or meat slicer, cut the ham steak into very thin slices.
- Spread 1/4 cup Gruyere over each chicken breast, then divide 1/4 of the ham between them. Repeat, making 2 layers. Fold the chicken over like an omelet, enclosing the cheese and ham. Secure the open edges with 4 to 5 toothpicks.
- Whisk eggs and milk together in a bowl. Combine bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese in a second bowl. Carefully dredge each chicken breast in flour, coat with egg wash, then dredge in the breading. Transfer to a wire rack and move to freezer for 20 minutes to help the breading adhere to the meat.
- Preheat the oven to 385 degrees F (195 degrees C). Place chicken in a baking dish.
- Bake chicken in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, then brush each side down with melted butter and flip. Bake for 25 minutes more.
- Meanwhile, make the sauce. Pour milk into a saucepan set over low heat and simmer until steaming, about 10 minutes.
- Melt butter and stir in flour to create a roux. Let the roux cook to burn off the flour taste, stirring constantly, 4 to 5 minutes. Slowly whisk in hot milk, letting the sauce come together before adding more milk, until everything is well incorporated. The sauce will still be a little thin. Add Parmesan cheese and nutmeg, stirring constantly until cheese in melted evenly into the sauce. Stir in Dijon mustard. Simmer sauce until it is at least thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Season with salt and pepper.
- Remove chicken from oven and transfer to plates. Remove toothpicks. Ladle sauce over chicken and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2227.9 calories, Carbohydrate 193.3 g, Cholesterol 520.6 mg, Fat 105.7 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 120.1 g, SaturatedFat 48.6 g, Sodium 5680.1 mg, Sugar 13.7 g
CHICKEN CORDON BLEU II
'Cordon Bleu' is a French term, literally translated as 'blue ribbon', that originally referred to an award for culinary excellence given to women cooks! The term can now apply to any superior cook (yes, men too), and also to this dish (chicken, ham and Swiss cheese slices, breaded and sauteed). This yummy version adds paprika and a creamy white wine sauce worthy of its own blue ribbon. Two blue ribbon tastes in wedded bliss -- Chicken Cordon Bleu II!
Provided by Behr
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European French
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Pound chicken breasts if they are too thick. Place a cheese and ham slice on each breast within 1/2 inch of the edges. Fold the edges of the chicken over the filling, and secure with toothpicks. Mix the flour and paprika in a small bowl, and coat the chicken pieces.
- Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat, and cook the chicken until browned on all sides. Add the wine and bouillon. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.
- Remove the toothpicks, and transfer the breasts to a warm platter. Blend the cornstarch with the cream in a small bowl, and whisk slowly into the skillet. Cook, stirring until thickened, and pour over the chicken. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 584.3 calories, Carbohydrate 7.7 g, Cholesterol 195.3 mg, Fat 40.9 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 41.6 g, SaturatedFat 23.8 g, Sodium 655.3 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
Tips and Conclusion
Kickstart your culinary journey by prepping all ingredients and preheating the oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure a smooth cooking process. Choose boneless, skinless chicken breasts for an even cooking experience. For a golden crust, pound the chicken to an even thickness before breading. Utilize a meat mallet or a rolling pin to achieve this.
Next, create a scrumptious breading station consisting of three separate shallow dishes. In the first dish, whisk together flour, salt, and pepper. In the second, beat eggs with a dash of milk. Lastly, combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, and garlic powder in the third dish. Coat the chicken breasts in the flour mixture, followed by the egg mixture, and finally, the bread crumb mixture, ensuring a thorough coating.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and generously add butter. Sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown. This step adds a delightful flavor and color to the dish.
Arrange the seared chicken breasts in a single layer in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Top each chicken breast with a slice of ham and a slice of Swiss cheese. Prepare a delectable sauce by melting butter in a saucepan, then whisking in flour until smooth. Gradually stir in milk and chicken broth, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes until thickened. Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken breasts, ensuring they are fully coated.
Bake the chicken breasts in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Serve this tantalizing Saucy Chicken Cordon Bleu with a side of your choice, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a fresh salad, to create a complete and satisfying meal. Enjoy the delightful combination of crispy chicken, savory ham, melted cheese, and a luscious sauce that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.
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