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Chicken Cordon Bleu with Swiss Cheese Sauce

Chicken Cordon Bleu with Swiss Cheese Sauce for Ultimate Comfort

Chicken Cordon Bleu with Swiss Cheese Sauce combines succulent chicken and savory turkey in a creamy cheese sauce, perfect for comfort food lovers.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 rolls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Breasts main protein providing tenderness and juiciness
  • 4 slices Turkey Slices adds savory flavor, essential for the classic filling
  • 4 slices Swiss Cheese contributes creaminess and texture; can substitute with Gruyère or mozzarella
For the Breading
  • 1 cup Flour creates a base for breading, adding that much-loved crunch
  • 2 large Eggs binds the breadcrumb coating
  • 1 cup Milk enhances the egg mixture for richer flavor
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs forms the crispy coating; consider using Panko for extra crunch
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder adds depth of flavor to the breadcrumbs
For Cooking
  • 4 tablespoons Butter vital for pan-frying the chicken and making the creamy sauce

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • Meat mallet
  • whisk
  • mixing bowls
  • Baking Dish
  • Plastic wrap

Method
 

Directions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Pound the chicken breasts between plastic wrap to about 1/2 inch thick.
  3. Layer turkey and Swiss cheese on each chicken breast, then roll tightly and secure with toothpicks.
  4. Prepare a breading station with seasoned flour, egg mixture, and breadcrumb mix.
  5. Coat each chicken roll in flour, dip in the egg mixture, and then coat with breadcrumbs.
  6. Brown the chicken rolls in a skillet with melted butter for 4-5 minutes on each side.
  7. Transfer the browned chicken to a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
  8. Melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour, then add milk to thicken. Stir in Swiss cheese until melted.
  9. Once baked, let the chicken rest, slice, and drizzle with Swiss cheese sauce before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Expert tips: Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Fry in batches to prevent steaming; refrigerate rolls for 30 minutes before baking. Prepare sauce ahead for convenience and let chicken rest after baking to enhance flavor.

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