How to Make Easy Baked Chicken Cordon Bleu - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chicken Cordon Bleu is a classic French dish that features tender chicken breast, salty ham, and creamy Gruyere cheese. Traditionally, the dish is pan-fried, but baking the chicken in the oven is an easier and healthier alternative. This Easy Baked Chicken Cordon Bleu recipe is a simple yet delicious way to enjoy this timeless dish without the hassle of frying.

What makes this recipe so easy is that the chicken is simply seasoned and then baked in the oven, allowing for a hands-off co...

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Ingredients

  • 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded to 1/2 inch thickness
  • 6 string cheese sticks
  • 6 slices ham
  • ½ cup butter, melted
  • 1 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs
  • toothpicks

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Lay out the pounded chicken breasts on a clean surface. Place a slice of ham on each piece, then one stick of cheese. Roll the chicken up around the cheese and ham, and secure with toothpicks. Dip each roll in melted butter, then roll in bread crumbs. Place in a shallow baking dish.
  • Bake for 40 minutes in the preheated oven, or until chicken is browned and juices run clear.
  • Nutrition

    423 cal.

    • Total Fat: 25g
    • Saturated Fat: 14g
    • Cholesterol: 128mg
    • Sodium: 759mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 14g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 35g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 203mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 273mg