Chicken Cordon Bleu with Swiss Cheese Sauce
Chicken Cordon Bleu with Swiss Cheese Sauce is a delightful dish that perfectly balances tender chicken and savory turkey, all enveloped in a rich, creamy Swiss cheese sauce. This recipe is ideal for family dinners or special occasions, offering an impressive presentation and comforting flavors that will surely impress your guests. With straightforward preparation steps, it’s accessible for cooks of all levels and provides a versatile option for both casual meals and elegant dinner parties.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking/Sautéing
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 slices of turkey
- 4 slices of Swiss cheese
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 cup milk
- 4 tablespoons butter
- Garlic powder
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Flatten each chicken breast to about 1/2 inch thick using a meat mallet.
- Layer turkey slices and Swiss cheese on the chicken, then roll tightly and secure with toothpicks.
- Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs mixed with milk, and seasoned breadcrumbs.
- Coat each chicken roll in flour, dip in the egg mixture, and cover with breadcrumbs.
- Sauté in melted butter until golden brown on all sides.
- Transfer to a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
- For the cheese sauce, melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour, gradually add milk until thickened, then stir in Swiss cheese until melted.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (180g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 165mg