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Chicken Cordon Bleu with Swiss Cheese Sauce Recipe

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Chicken Cordon Bleu with Swiss Cheese Sauce is a classic, flavorful dish featuring tender chicken breasts stuffed with turkey slices and Swiss cheese, breaded and pan-seared to golden perfection, then baked and served with a creamy homemade Swiss cheese sauce.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Filling

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 8 slices deli-style turkey
  • 4 slices Swiss cheese

Breading

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, beaten with 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking and Sauce

  • 4 tablespoons butter (divided)
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (for sauce)
  • 1/2 cup milk (for sauce)
  • 2 slices Swiss cheese (for sauce)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the chicken rolls after searing.
  2. Prepare Chicken: Place each chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap and gently pound with a meat mallet until about 1/2 inch thick to ensure even cooking and make rolling easier.
  3. Assemble Rolls: Lay two slices of turkey and one slice of Swiss cheese on each flattened chicken breast, then tightly roll up the chicken around the filling, securing with toothpicks or kitchen twine to keep the filling inside during cooking.
  4. Set Up Breading Station: Arrange three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with beaten eggs combined with milk, and one with panko breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder, salt, and pepper for seasoning.
  5. Bread the Chicken Rolls: Coat each chicken roll first in flour, shaking off excess, then dip into the egg mixture ensuring full coverage, and finally roll in the breadcrumb mixture to completely coat the rolls.
  6. Sear the Rolls: Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat, then add the chicken rolls and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until they are golden brown, which helps develop flavor and texture.
  7. Bake: Transfer the seared chicken rolls to a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) indicating they are fully cooked.
  8. Prepare Swiss Cheese Sauce: While the chicken bakes, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in 1 tablespoon of flour and cook for a minute until slightly golden. Gradually whisk in 1/2 cup milk, stirring constantly, then add 2 slices of Swiss cheese and continue stirring until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
  9. Serve: Remove toothpicks or twine from chicken rolls, slice if desired, and serve drizzled generously with the warm Swiss cheese sauce for a rich, comforting finish.

Notes

  • Use panko breadcrumbs for a crispier coating.
  • Make sure chicken rolls are securely tied or pinned to avoid filling leakage.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked safely to 165°F.
  • The Swiss cheese sauce can be made ahead and gently reheated.
  • For extra flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg to the cheese sauce.

Keywords: Chicken Cordon Bleu, Swiss Cheese Sauce, stuffed chicken breast, baked chicken, panko breaded chicken

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