Simple Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe

Name: Simple Chicken Cordon Bleu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast; 4 slices Swiss or Provolone cheese; 4 thin sliced smoked ham; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 egg; beaten; 1 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs; 4 tablespoons butter; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 1 cup whipping cream; FOR OPTIONAL MORAY SAUCE (Serves 4):; 1 tbsp. butter; 1 tbsp. flour; 1 c. milk; 1/3 c. Parmesan cheese; 1/2 - 1 tsp. garlic powder; Salt and pepper

Servings: persons

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast
4 slices Swiss or Provolone cheese
4 thin sliced smoked ham
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 egg; beaten
1 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
4 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 cup whipping cream
FOR OPTIONAL MORAY SAUCE (Serves 4):
1 tbsp. butter
1 tbsp. flour
1 c. milk
1/3 c. Parmesan cheese
1/2 - 1 tsp. garlic powder
Salt and pepper

1
Pound chicken breast to 1/4-inch thickness.
2
Sprinkle each piece on both sides with salt and pepper.
3
Place 1 cheese slice and 1 ham slice on each breast.
4
Roll up each breast using toothpicks to secure if necessary.
5
Dredge each in flour, shake off excess, then in egg and finally in bread crumbs.
6
Place seam side down in baking dish that has been sprayed with Pam or other spay oil.
7
Place 1 tablespoon butter on each piece of chicken.
8
Bake at 350u00b0 for 35 minutes or until juices run clear.
9
For sauce, meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine broth and whipping cream; season to taste (salt, pepper, garlic, oregano).
10
Simmer on low stirring until thickened; Pour over chicken and serve!
11
To make optional Moray Sauce: In small saucepan, melt butter. With a whisk, beat in flour. When mixture bubbles, add milk all at once, stirring with a whisk to avoid lumps. Stir in cheese, garlic powder and salt and pepper to taste. Cook, stirring constantly until it's thick. Pour over baked Chicken Cordon Bleu just before serving.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast, 4 slices Swiss or Provolone cheese, 4 thin sliced smoked ham, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Simple 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.

Simple Chicken Cordon Bleu

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