Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe
This easy-to-follow recipe will allow you to experience the homemade, classic, and traditional flavors of this gourmet dish. By following the step-by-step instructions, you can achieve an authentic and delicious result that will impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
- Chicken
- Ham
- Swiss cheese
- Breadcrumbs
- Seasonings
- beaten eggs
- pepper
- salt
- flour
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Take a chicken breast and place it on a cutting board. Use a sharp knife to carefully butterfly the chicken by slicing it horizontally, but not all the way through, creating a pocket.Chicken
- Season the inside of the pocket with salt and pepper.pepper, salt, Seasonings
- Place a slice of ham and a slice of Swiss cheese inside the pocket of the chicken breast.Ham, Swiss cheese
- Close the pocket by folding the chicken breast in half. Secure it with toothpicks to hold the filling in place.
- In separate bowls, prepare two coatings: one with flour, salt, and pepper, and the other with beaten eggs.beaten eggs, flour
- Dip the stuffed chicken breast into the flour mixture, making sure it is evenly coated.
- Next, dip the chicken into the beaten eggs, allowing any excess to drip off.
- Coat the chicken with breadcrumbs, pressing gently to ensure they adhere well.Breadcrumbs
- Place the coated chicken breasts onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the breadcrumbs are golden brown.
- Once cooked, remove the toothpicks from the chicken breasts before serving.