Indulge in Chicken Cordon Bleu with Creamy Swiss Cheese Sauce

This Chicken Cordon Bleu with Swiss Cheese Sauce is a delightful, elegant dish perfect for family dinners and special occasions.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 30

Resting Time 5

Total Time 55

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

2 pieces Chicken Breasts Pounded thin for even cooking
4 slices Turkey Slices Savory depth and moisture

For the Cheese Sauce

8 oz Swiss Cheese Melts beautifully for a creamy sauce
1 cup Milk Full-fat yields creamiest texture
3 tbsp Butter Adds richness to the sauce
1 tsp Garlic Powder Enhances flavor

For the Breading

1 cup Flour For dredging, gluten-free optional
2 pieces Eggs Binds the breadcrumbs
1 cup Breadcrumbs Can be seasoned or use Panko

Equipment

oven
Skillet
Meat mallet
whisk
Shallow dishes

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Pound the chicken to about 1/2 inch thickness.
Assemble the filling by placing turkey and cheese on chicken.
Set up the breading station with flour, eggs, and breadcrumbs.
Dredge chicken rolls in flour, dip in egg, and coat in breadcrumbs.
Sear the chicken rolls in a skillet until golden.
Bake the chicken rolls in the oven for 20-25 minutes.
Make the Swiss cheese sauce while the chicken bakes.
Serve the chicken with the creamy sauce drizzled on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 40gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Pound the chicken evenly, don’t overcrowd the skillet, and rest the chicken after baking for best results.

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