Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Comforting Creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu. Crispy chicken breasts are expertly rolled with savory ham and gooey Swiss cheese, then baked to perfection under a rich, creamy sauce. This dish is not only simple enough for weeknight meals but also impressive enough for special occasions, making it a must-try for any home cook looking to impress family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 8 slices thinly sliced deli ham
- 1 cup grated Swiss cheese (or Gruyère)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking dish with parchment paper.
- Place chicken breasts between plastic wrap and pound to an even thickness.
- Lay out ham and cheese on each chicken breast, rolling them tightly like burritos.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; sear each roll seam-side down for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
- In a bowl, whisk together heavy cream, minced garlic, and mustard; pour over the seared chicken in the baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through and bubbly. In the last 5 minutes, sprinkle panko breadcrumbs on top and broil until golden.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken roll (180g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg