Description
Indulge in the comfort and elegance of Chicken Cordon Bleu with Swiss Cheese Sauce, a classic dish that brings together tender chicken breasts, savory turkey, and a rich, creamy cheese sauce. This delightful recipe is perfect for family dinners or special occasions, providing an impressive presentation that will captivate your guests. Easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, this dish combines mouthwatering ingredients to create a satisfying meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 slices of deli-style turkey
- 4 slices of Swiss cheese
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup flour
- ½ cup milk
- 4 tablespoons butter
- Garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pound each chicken breast between plastic wrap until about ½ inch thick.
- Layer two turkey slices and one Swiss cheese slice on each chicken breast, roll tightly, and secure with toothpicks.
- Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs mixed with milk, and seasoned breadcrumbs.
- Coat each roll in flour, dip in the egg mixture, then cover in breadcrumbs.
- In a skillet, brown the rolls in melted butter for about 4-5 minutes on each side.
- Transfer to a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- For the sauce: melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour, then gradually add milk and cheese until smooth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking and Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg