Chicken Cordon Bleu with Swiss Cheese Sauce
Indulge in the delightful Chicken Cordon Bleu with Swiss Cheese Sauce, a dish that promises to impress at any gathering. This recipe features succulent chicken breasts wrapped around savory turkey and creamy Swiss cheese, all topped with a luscious cheese sauce. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, this comforting meal combines rich flavors and elegant presentation, making it a favorite among both kids and adults. With straightforward preparation steps and easily accessible ingredients, you can create a gourmet experience right at home.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 slices deli turkey
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup milk
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place chicken between plastic wrap and pound to about ½ inch thickness.
- Layer turkey and cheese on each chicken piece, then roll tightly and secure with toothpicks.
- Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs mixed with milk, and breadcrumbs seasoned with garlic powder.
- Bread each chicken roll by coating in flour, dipping in egg mixture, and rolling in breadcrumbs.
- Brown in a skillet with melted butter for about 4-5 minutes per side until golden.
- Transfer to a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Prepare Swiss cheese sauce by whisking flour into melted butter, gradually adding milk, then stirring in Swiss cheese until smooth.
- Serve the rolls drizzled with sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 387
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 135mg