Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe

Name: Chicken Cordon Bleu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts, boned and skinned; slat and pepper to taste; 4 thin slices boiled ham (3-inch square); 2 oz. Swiss cheese; 2 Tbsp. flour; 3 Tbsp. margarine, divided; 1/4 lb. sliced fresh mushrooms; 1 medium size yellow onion, chopped; 3/4 c. water; 1 tsp. instant chicken bouillon or 1 cube; 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley; 1 tsp. chopped fresh chives; 1/4 c. heavy cream

Servings: persons

4 chicken breasts, boned and skinned
slat and pepper to taste
4 thin slices boiled ham (3-inch square)
2 oz. Swiss cheese
2 Tbsp. flour
3 Tbsp. margarine, divided
1/4 lb. sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium size yellow onion, chopped
3/4 c. water
1 tsp. instant chicken bouillon or 1 cube
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp. chopped fresh chives
1/4 c. heavy cream

1
Flatten each chicken breast; spread the breasts on a sheet of plastic wrap or waxed paper.
2
Cover with a second sheet.
3
Using a mallet or edge of a saucer, pound each breast until flat (1/4-inch thick).
4
Do not pound too hard or the chicken breasts will tear. Sprinkle one side of cutlets with salt and pepper.
5
Top each with a slice of ham.
6
Cut cheese into 4 bars.
7
Place a bar of cheese at one short end of each ham slice.
8
Fold long edges of cutlet over ends of bar of cheese.
9
Then starting at short end of cutlet, roll up, jelly-roll style.
10
To hold each chicken roll together, fasten with a wooden toothpick.

1203

kcal

Calories

114

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 chicken breasts, boned and skinned, slat and pepper to taste, 4 thin slices boiled ham (3-inch square), 2 oz. Swiss cheese, and more.

Yes, Chicken Cordon Bleu falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Cordon Bleu

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