Indulge in a culinary journey with our ultimate guide to Chicken Cordon Bleu, a timeless classic that combines the flavors of juicy chicken, melted cheese, and crispy prosciutto. Discover three tantalizing recipes that cater to diverse tastes and skill levels. Embark on a classic culinary adventure with our traditional Chicken Cordon Bleu recipe, featuring tender chicken breasts stuffed with Gruyère cheese and prosciutto, then coated in breadcrumbs and pan-fried to perfection. If you're seeking a healthier twist, try our baked Chicken Cordon Bleu, where succulent chicken breasts are topped with a flavorful stuffing of spinach, mushrooms, and cheese, all wrapped in crispy prosciutto and baked until golden brown. For a delightful twist, explore our Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole recipe, a hearty and comforting dish that layers chicken, cheese, and prosciutto in a creamy sauce, topped with a golden crust. Each recipe offers a unique take on this beloved dish, ensuring an unforgettable culinary experience.
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CHICKEN CORDON BLEU
This Chicken cordon bleu is a fancy restaurant meal made easy!
Provided by Holly Nilsson
Categories Main Course
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 17
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
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 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
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
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.
ULTIMATE CHICKEN CORDON BLEU - TYLER FLORENCE
Make and share this Ultimate Chicken Cordon Bleu - Tyler Florence recipe from Food.com.
Provided by DrGaellon
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Lay each breast between layers of plastic wrap. Carefully pound chicken out to 1/4" thickness. Remove top layer of plastic wrap. Place a slice of prosciutto on chicken, and top with gruyere. Roll chicken into a tight pinwheel using plastic to help. Twist both ends of plastic wrap in opposite directions to make a tight cylinder. Repeat until all 4 breasts are done. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes until chicken firms up.
- In a shallow dish, place flour. In a second dish, beat eggs. In a third dish, place panko. Add salt and pepper to each dish and stir well. Add thyme, garlic and melted butter to panko and stir well.
- Unwrap chicken rolls. Gently roll in flour, then tap off excess. Dip in egg on all sides, then roll in panko until well-coated. Place rolls in large casserole dish. Drizzle with olive oil. Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes until golden brown. Let rest 3-5 minutes. Slice each roll into 4 slices before serving. Serve with Roasted Chicken Jus (see recipe elsewhere on this site).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 617.7, Fat 32.9, SaturatedFat 16.3, Cholesterol 251.8, Sodium 501, Carbohydrate 26.1, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 2.1, Protein 51.8
ULTIMATE CHICKEN CORDON BLEU
Make and share this Ultimate Chicken Cordon Bleu recipe from Food.com.
Provided by startnover
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 1h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Pound chicken breasts if they are to thick.
- Place cheese and ham on each piece.
- Fold edges of chicken over filling, secure with small bamboo skewers.
- Mix flour and paprika and coat chicken pieces.
- Heat butter in large skillet and cook chicken till browned on all sides. Add juice (or wine) and bouillon. Reduce heat simmer for 30 minutes till chicken is no longer pink.
- Remove skewers and transfer chicken to a platter.
- Blend cornstarch with cream in small bowl, and whisk slowly into skillet.
- Cook, stirring till thick, and pour over chicken.
- Garnish with parsley.
Tips:
- Choose high-quality chicken breasts: Look for boneless, skinless chicken breasts that are evenly sized and about the same thickness. This will help them cook evenly.
- Pound the chicken breasts: Pounding the chicken breasts helps to tenderize them and makes them more even in thickness. This will also help them cook evenly.
- Season the chicken breasts: Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and your favorite herbs and spices. This will help to enhance the flavor of the chicken.
- Use good quality ham and cheese: The ham and cheese are key ingredients in chicken cordon bleu, so it's important to use good quality products. Look for ham that is flavorful and not too salty, and cheese that is melty and flavorful.
- Don't overcook the chicken: Chicken cordon bleu is best when the chicken is cooked through but still juicy. Overcooking the chicken will make it dry and tough.
- Serve chicken cordon bleu with your favorite sides: Chicken cordon bleu can be served with a variety of sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a salad.
Conclusion:
Chicken cordon bleu is a classic dish that is sure to impress your guests. With its crispy coating, tender chicken, and melted cheese, it's a dish that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a special meal to make, give chicken cordon bleu a try. You won't be disappointed!
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