Stuffed Chicken Breasts Cordon Bleu
This classic Stuffed Chicken Cordon Bleu is a comforting masterpiece that delivers rich, savory flavors in every bite. Tender chicken breasts are butterflied and filled with salty ham and sharp cheddar cheese, then coated in a crisp breadcrumb crust. The dish is pan-seared to golden perfection before finishing in the oven, ensuring the meat stays juicy while the cheese melts luxuriously inside. A simple cream of mushroom sauce poured over the top ties everything together with a velvety finish. Perfect for a special weeknight dinner or a festive holiday meal, this recipe brings restaurant-quality elegance to your home kitchen without the fuss. It’s a timeless favorite that pairs beautifully with roasted potatoes or green beans.
Description
This classic Stuffed Chicken Cordon Bleu is a comforting masterpiece that delivers rich, savory flavors in every bite. Tender chicken breasts are butterflied and filled with salty ham and sharp cheddar cheese, then coated in a crisp breadcrumb crust. The dish is pan-seared to golden perfection before finishing in the oven, ensuring the meat stays juicy while the cheese melts luxuriously inside. A simple cream of mushroom sauce poured over the top ties everything together with a velvety finish. Perfect for a special weeknight dinner or a festive holiday meal, this recipe brings restaurant-quality elegance to your home kitchen without the fuss. It’s a timeless favorite that pairs beautifully with roasted potatoes or green beans.
Ingredients
- (4 Servings)
- 4 boned chicken breasts, 6 oz (170g) each
- 4 slices ham
- 3.5 oz (100g) grated Cheddar cheese
- 3 T (45mL) flour
- 2 eggs salt and pepper
- ..5 cup (125mL) breadcrumbs
- 2 T (30mL) butter
- 2 t (10mL) oil commercial cream of mushroom sauce
- * Skin chicken breasts, slit, and spread butterfly-style. Place a slice of
- * Dredge each stuffed breast with flour and dip into beaten eggs. Season
- 25 minutes.
Directions
- 1 Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C).
- 2
Skin chicken breasts, slit them open, and spread them butterfly-style.- 3
Place a slice of ham in each breast. Sprinkle with grated Cheddar cheese and press firmly to close. Secure with toothpicks if necessary.- 4
Dredge each stuffed breast with flour, dip into beaten eggs, season with salt and pepper, then coat with breadcrumbs.- 5
In an ovenproof skillet, heat oil and melt butter over medium-high heat. Gently sear chicken breasts on both sides until golden brown.- 6
Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for approximately 25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.- 7
Pour cream of mushroom sauce over the top and serve immediately.NoteThe recipe suggests substituting Emmenthal or Gruyere for Cheddar for a more traditional flavor profile.
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