Creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe
Creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe is a rich, indulgent dish perfect for dinner or special occasions.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 4 slices ham
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 tablespoons butter
For the Creamy Sauce:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese optional
Instructions
Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F). Grease a baking dish lightly with butter or oil.
Prepare Chicken
- Place chicken breasts between parchment paper. Pound gently to ½-inch thickness.
Layer Ham and Cheese
- Place a slice of ham and Swiss cheese on each chicken breast. Fold or roll chicken to enclose filling.
Season and Coat
- Sprinkle salt, pepper and flour over chicken rolls. Pat lightly for even coating.
Sear Chicken
- Heat butter in skillet over medium heat. Brown chicken rolls on all sides for 2–3 minutes.
Prepare Creamy Sauce
- In mixing bowl, whisk together cream, chicken broth, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper.
Pour Sauce Over Chicken
- Place seared chicken in baking dish. Pour creamy sauce evenly over rolls. Sprinkle Parmesan if using.
Bake in Oven
- Bake 25–30 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce is bubbling.
Rest Before Serving
- Let chicken rest 5 minutes before slicing. This keeps juices inside.
Serve and Enjoy
- Serve creamy chicken cordon bleu with rice, mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables.
Notes
- Use Gruyere cheese for richer flavor.
- Wrap ham and cheese tightly to prevent leaking.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg to the sauce for warmth.
- For extra crisp, top chicken with breadcrumbs before baking.
- Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for lighter sauce.
- Serve with roasted vegetables for a complete meal.