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Why You’ll Love My Recipe
Chicken Cordon Bleu is often thought of as a fancy restaurant dish, but it’s surprisingly easy to make right at home! With a little care, you can assemble perfectly layered slices of chicken, ham, and melted cheese that look just as impressive as they taste. Rich, comforting, and packed with protein, this dish is sure to wow your next dinner guests!
Round out your meal with these Roasted Fingerling Potatoes for a classic, crowd-pleasing combo, or try my Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries for a healthy, flavorful twist.
Karlynn’s Recipe Notes
- Skill Level: This recipe is easy to make, and its elegant presentation gives it a restaurant-quality look!
- Total Time: From start to finish, you’ll have this dish on the table in about 45 minutes.
- Variations: Upgrade the ham slices by swapping in some salty prosciutto, or add extra layers of flavor with spinach, mushrooms, and fresh herbs like thyme, rosemary, or sage. Serve your chicken with my Roasted Broccoli, The BEST Buttery Garlic Mashed Potatoes, or warm Home-Made Breadsticks for the perfect weeknight meal.
- Tools For This Recipe: You will need a mallet (or something similar to pound the chicken), baker’s string or toothpicks, a small bowl, a whisk for the flour mixture, a large skillet, and a spoon for stirring and serving the sauce.
What You’ll Need for Ingredients
Chicken Breast Halves: These halved chicken breasts provide the perfect base for rolling with ham and cheese, creating the classic swirls that make Chicken Cordon Bleu so aesthetically pleasing.
Ham: Use your favourite sliced deli ham, or go extra fancy with prosciutto! Karlynn’s Tip: When using sliced ham, you can choose from a variety of savory, smoky, or slightly sweet flavors to customize the dish – Black Forest or honey ham are great options!
Swiss Cheese: Swiss cheese melts beautifully and complements the ham, giving your dish its signature savory flavor.
All-Purpose Flour: You’ll mix the flour with smoked paprika and use it to coat the chicken before cooking. This gives it a delicious, crispy exterior! Karlynn’s Tip: Be sure to shake off any excess flour before cooking your chicken to avoid a gummy coating.
Heavy Whipping Cream: This forms the base of the creamy, buttery sauce you’ll pour over the chicken. It adds richness and a smooth, velvety texture!
How To Make Chicken Cordon Bleu
This is a quick overview of the recipe. The full list of ingredients & complete step-by-step instructions are in the recipe card below.
- Pound the chicken breasts until they are evenly thin.
- Wrap a slice of cheese in the ham, then wrap the chicken around it.
- Tie your chicken, ham, and cheese parcel together with baker’s string, or fasten it together with toothpicks.
- In a small bowl, mix the flour and paprika, then coat the chicken in the mixture on all sides.
- In a large skillet set over medium-high heat, add the butter and cook the chicken until it is browned on all sides.
- Add in the wine, powdered bouillon, and minced garlic, then reduce the heat to low.
- Cover the skillet, then simmer for 30 minutes until the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature of 165ºF and is cooked through.
- If the pan gets too dry while cooking, add a ¼ cup of water.
- Transfer the chicken breasts to a plate and remove the toothpicks or string.
- Mix the cream and cornstarch in a small bowl, then pour it into the pan that you cooked the chicken in.
- Stir the butter into the cream mixture until it melts and the mixture thickens.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and serve!
Karlynn’s Tips and Tricks for the Perfect Chicken Cordon Bleu
- Pound Your Chicken Safely: Your chicken breasts need to be thin enough to wrap easily around the ham and cheese. Using a rolling pin or meat mallet works well, but pounding raw chicken can get messy! To keep your space clean, place the chicken between two layers of plastic wrap. This lets you see the chicken and ensures even thickness while minimizing splatter. A zip-lock bag works too, but watch out for any air pockets that can burst! Dish towels are another option, though you won’t be able to see the chicken, and they’ll need to be washed afterward.
- Get Creative with the Cheese: Swiss cheese is the classic choice for this dish, but don’t be afraid to switch it up! Cheddar, Gruyère, or Monterey Jack bring a slightly different flavor, while mozzarella or Oaxaca cheese provides a much more melty texture that adds comfort to each bite.
- Make It Your Own: This recipe is very flexible! Once you get the basics down, feel free to experiment with your favorite herbs, spices, or fillings like spinach or mushrooms to make this dish your own!
Storage Instructions
This recipe is delicious when it’s served fresh, but leftovers are just as tasty for a stress-free dinner the next day!
Refrigerator: Store your leftover chicken and sauce in an airtight container for 3-4 days once they’re completely cooled. Reheat your chicken gently in the oven or microwave until warmed through, and add a splash of cream or a few pieces of butter to help refresh the sauce.
Freezer: You can absolutely freeze this dish, though the creamy sauce may separate slightly upon thawing! For the best results, wrap each piece of cooled chicken in plastic wrap, place them in a freezer-safe container, and freeze them for up to 3 months, following USDA food safety guidelines. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat in the oven before serving.
More Delicious Chicken Breast Recipes
If you’re loving this dish, you’ll want to try these Chicken Breast recipes next:
- This Lemon Garlic Double Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast is bright, flavorful, and guaranteed to impress at any dinner table!
- Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, Man-Catchin’ Oven Baked Fried Chicken hits all the comfort-food cravings.
- My Pan Fried Spinach & Cream Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts are an easy way to elevate your weeknight meal with creamy, cheesy, and nutritious flavours!
There you have it, folks! Skip the fancy restaurant and make this delicious cordon bleu right at home – it’s way easier than you think!
Give this recipe a try, enjoy every bite, and don’t forget to leave a comment below to let me know how it turned out. You know that I always love hearing about your kitchen adventures.
Happy Cooking!
Karlynn
Chicken Cordon Bleu
Ingredients
- 6 skinless boneless chicken breast halves
- 6 slices Swiss cheese
- 6 slices ham
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup dry white wine
- 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon powder
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- 1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 6 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- If your chicken breasts are too thick, pound them so they are a uniform thickness.
- Wrap a slice of cheese in the ham and wrap the chicken around it so the cheese will not run out. Tie with bakers string or fasten well with toothpicks.
- In a small bowl, mix the flour and paprika and place the chicken in the mixture coating it well on all sides.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, place your butter and cook the chicken until browned on all sides.
- Add the wine, powdered bouillon and minced garlic to your pan and reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, until chicken has an internal temperature of 165° and is cooked through. If the pan gets a bit dry while cooking you can add 1/4 cup of water.
- Transfer the chicken breasts to a plate and remove the toothpicks or string.
- Mix the cream and the cornstarch in a small bowl, then pour into the pan that you just cooked the chicken in.
- Stir the butter into the cream in the pan until it melts and the mixture thickens
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and serve.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Joan says
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Margaret says
It’s literally a button click Joan, to print the RECIPE. Yeeeesh!