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Chicken Cordon Bleu

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Classic Chicken Cordon Bleu features tender chicken breasts stuffed with savory turkey and melted Swiss cheese, coated in crispy breadcrumbs, pan-seared to golden perfection, then baked and topped with a creamy Swiss cheese sauce. This delightful dish combines textures and flavors for an impressive yet approachable meal.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Filling

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 8 slices deli-style turkey
  • 4 slices Swiss cheese

Breading Station

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For Cooking and Sauce

  • 4 tablespoons butter, divided
  • Additional flour for sauce
  • Additional milk for sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the chicken rolls.
  2. Prepare Chicken: Place each chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap and gently pound with a meat mallet until approximately 1/2 inch thick, ensuring even thickness for rolling.
  3. Assemble Rolls: On each flattened chicken breast, lay down two slices of turkey and one slice of Swiss cheese. Roll the chicken tightly around the filling and secure with toothpicks or kitchen twine to maintain shape.
  4. Set Up Breading Station: Arrange three shallow dishes: one with flour, the second with beaten eggs mixed with milk, and the third with panko breadcrumbs combined with garlic powder. Season flour and breadcrumb mixtures with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Bread the Rolls: Dredge each chicken roll first in flour, shaking off excess, then dip into the egg and milk mixture, and finally coat evenly with the breadcrumb mixture.
  6. Sear Rolls: In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Cook the breaded chicken rolls for 4-5 minutes on each side until they develop a golden brown crust.
  7. Bake Rolls: Transfer the seared chicken rolls to a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C), ensuring the chicken is cooked through.
  8. Prepare Swiss Cheese Sauce: In a saucepan, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Whisk in a tablespoon of flour to create a roux, then slowly add milk while stirring continuously. Add Swiss cheese and whisk until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
  9. Serve: Remove toothpicks or twine from chicken rolls, slice if desired, and drizzle generously with the warm Swiss cheese sauce before serving.

Notes

  • Use panko breadcrumbs for extra crunchiness.
  • Ensure the chicken rolls are sealed well to prevent cheese from oozing out during cooking.
  • Monitor the internal temperature with a meat thermometer to avoid undercooking.
  • Swiss cheese sauce can be prepared ahead and gently reheated before serving.
  • Substitute turkey with ham slices for a traditional twist.

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