Golden, crispy, and oozing with melted cheese, chicken cordon bleu is a classic for a reason. Tender chicken wrapped around savory ham and cheese bakes into an elegant yet comforting dinner. It looks impressive, but it is wonderfully straightforward to make at home.
For more crispy chicken dinners, try our Creamy Garlic Mushroom Chicken and our Turkey Meatballs in Creamy Mushroom Sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts
- 4 slices ham
- 4 slices cheese
- 1 egg
- 1-2 tbsp milk
- Breadcrumbs
- Salt and spices to taste
- Toothpicks or skewers
Instructions
- Butterfly each breast open like a book and pound flat. Season with salt and spices. Lay on ham and cheese slices.
- Roll up tightly, dip in the egg-milk mixture, then coat in breadcrumbs. Secure with skewers so nothing escapes.
- Bake at 180°C (350°F) for about 35 minutes until golden.
Tips
- Pound the chicken evenly so it cooks through at the same rate.
- Chill the rolled chicken briefly before coating to help it hold its shape, and find more ideas on Allrecipes and Serious Eats.
- Let it rest a few minutes before slicing so the cheese stays inside.
Nutrition: per 100 g: 197 kcal, protein 27 g, fat 2.4 g, carbs 5 g.