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Chicken Cordon Bleu with Swiss Cheese Sauce

Chicken Cordon Bleu with Swiss Cheese Sauce

Tender chicken breasts rolled with turkey and Swiss cheese, coated in crispy breadcrumbs and topped with a creamy Swiss cheese sauce. Perfect for dinner parties or special family meals.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, French
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless and skinless chicken breasts
  • 8 slices deli-style turkey
  • 4 slices Swiss cheese for filling
  • 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese for sauce, plus extra for serving
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour for breading
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour for sauce
  • 1/2 cup whole milk for egg wash
  • 1 cup whole milk for Swiss cheese sauce
  • 4 tablespoons butter divided: 2 for cooking, 2 for sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Plastic wrap
  • Meat mallet
  • Large skillet
  • Baking dish
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Toothpicks or kitchen twine
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Place each chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap and use a meat mallet to pound them to about 1/2 inch thickness for even cooking.
  3. Lay two slices of turkey and one slice of Swiss cheese on each flattened chicken breast. Roll tightly from one end to the other and secure with toothpicks or kitchen twine.
  4. Set up your breading station with three shallow dishes: flour seasoned with salt and pepper in the first, beaten eggs mixed with 1/2 cup milk in the second, and breadcrumbs combined with garlic powder in the third.
  5. Coat each chicken roll first in seasoned flour, then egg mixture, and finally in the breadcrumbs, pressing gently to help them adhere.
  6. Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Once melted and bubbling, add the chicken rolls and cook for 4 to 5 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
  7. Transfer the browned chicken rolls to a baking dish and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  8. While the chicken bakes, prepare the Swiss cheese sauce. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in 2 tablespoons of flour and cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly until it forms a light paste.
  9. Gradually add 1 cup of milk to the flour mixture while whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Once the sauce thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon, reduce heat to low and stir in 1 cup of shredded Swiss cheese until completely melted and smooth.
  10. Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before removing the toothpicks. Serve with the warm Swiss cheese sauce drizzled generously over the top.

Notes

Can be prepared ahead and refrigerated for up to 24 hours before cooking. Freezes well for up to 2 months. If freezing uncooked breaded chicken rolls, thaw completely in refrigerator overnight before cooking. Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F for food safety. Pairs beautifully with roasted asparagus, mashed potatoes, or rice pilaf.