Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe

Name: Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 (1 1/2 lb) boneless skinless chicken breasts; salt and pepper; 2 teaspoons vegetable oil or 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon or dried tarragon; 4 slices baked deli ham; 1 cup shredded gruyere or 1 cup swiss cheese; 16 Ritz crackers (coarsely crushed)

Servings: persons

4 (1 1/2 lb) boneless skinless chicken breasts
salt and pepper
2 teaspoons vegetable oil or 2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon or dried tarragon
4 slices baked deli ham
1 cup shredded gruyere or 1 cup swiss cheese
16 Ritz crackers (coarsely crushed)

1
Adjust oven rack to lower position and heat oven to 475 degrees. Pat chicken dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-hight heat until just smoking. Brown chicken, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to 13 x 9 in baking dish, smooth side up.
2
Add cream, wine, 2 tsp mustard, tarragon salt and pepper to taste to skillet and bring to simmer. Remove pan from heat.
3
Meanwhile, spread 1 teaspoons remaining mustard on each breast, lay 1 slice of ham on top and mound each with 1/4 cup cheese. Sprinkle cracker crumbs over cheese, pressing to adhere. Pour sauce around chicken without disturbing crumbs. Bake until chicken registers 160 degrees, about 15 minutes. Serve warm.

560

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 (1 1/2 lb) boneless skinless chicken breasts, salt and pepper, 2 teaspoons vegetable oil or 2 teaspoons olive oil, 1 cup heavy cream, and more.

Yes, Easy 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.

Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu

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