In French, “cordon-bleu” refers to food cooked to the highest standards and by the best chefs. You can bring that same elegance and quality to your own kitchen with the Chicken Cordon-Bleu. The tender cooked chicken forms a juicy shell for melty cheese and fatty ham, so each bite is a blue ribbon of savory, creamy, and salty delight. Chicken Cordon-Bleu is one of the most beloved examples of French cooking, and it’s surprisingly easy to make. Now’s the time to bring a little more class to your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast halves, skinless and boneless
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 6 slices American or Swiss cheese
- 4 slices ham, cooked
- 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2 –Coat a 7×11-inch glass oven-safe dish with a nonstick cooking spray.
Step 3 –Pound the chicken until they are about 1/4-inch in thickness.
Step 4 –Season each chicken breast with salt and pepper on each side.
Step 5 –Lay one slice of cheese and one slice of ham on top of each of the chicken breasts.
Step 6 –Roll up each of the chicken breasts, using a toothpick to secure them and keep them from unrolling.
Step 7 –Place the rolled chicken breasts into the prepared baking dish.
Step 8 –Top each of the chicken breasts evenly with the bread crumbs.
Step 9 –Bake the dish until the chicken is no longer pink and has an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 30-35 minutes.
Step 10 –Pull the breasts out of the oven and remove the toothpicks.
Step 11 –Serve immediately.
