Easy Homemade Chicken Cordon Bleu

Chicken Cordon Bleu offers the perfect balance of crispy, cheesy, and savory flavors wrapped up in one elegant dish. By layering prosciutto and Gruyère inside a tender chicken breast, then coating it in herbed panko, this recipe turns a simple dinner into a restaurant-worthy meal you can easily prepare at home.

Ingredients

• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts

• 4 thin slices prosciutto di Parma

• ½ pound Gruyère cheese, grated

• ¼ cup all-purpose flour

• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

• 1 cup panko bread crumbs

• 4 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves only

• 1 clove garlic, finely minced

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

• 2 eggs

• Extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

1. Prepare the Chicken

Preheat your oven to 350°F. Place each chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap. Gently pound the chicken to a ¼-inch thickness using the flat side of a meat mallet. Remove the top sheet of plastic.

2. Add the Filling

Lay two slices of prosciutto evenly over each flattened breast. Sprinkle one-quarter of the grated Gruyère cheese over the prosciutto.

3. Roll the Chicken

Tuck in the sides of the chicken breast and roll it tightly into a log shape, like a jelly roll. Twist the ends of the plastic wrap to secure the roll. Repeat with the remaining chicken breasts.

4. Prepare the Coating

Season the flour with kosher salt and pepper. In a separate bowl, combine the panko bread crumbs with fresh thyme leaves, minced garlic, a bit of kosher salt, pepper, and the melted butter. The butter helps create a golden, crispy crust.

In another bowl, beat the eggs and lightly season them with salt and pepper.

5. Bread the Chicken

Remove the plastic wrap from each chicken roll. Lightly dust each roll in the seasoned flour, then dip it into the egg mixture, and finally coat it with the seasoned panko mixture.

6. Bake

Lightly coat a baking pan with extra-virgin olive oil. Place the prepared chicken roulades onto the pan. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.

7. Serve

Slice the baked Chicken Cordon Bleu into pinwheels for an elegant presentation. Serve it as is, or elevate it further by plating over Brussels sprout hash with a drizzle of chicken jus and a spoonful of cranberry chutney.

A Nutritional Note

Chicken Cordon Bleu provides a balanced combination of lean protein from the chicken, calcium and healthy fats from the Gruyère, and the flavorful benefits of prosciutto. Gruyère cheese is particularly rich in vitamin A and phosphorus, which support bone health. Using panko breadcrumbs and baking instead of frying also keeps the dish lighter while maintaining its signature crunch.

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