Chicken Cordon Bleu
Ingredients
- 8thin slices ham
- 8 ozswiss cheese
sliced or shredded
- 4boneless skinless chicken breasts
, about 2 pounds
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 ccorn flakes cereal )
- 6 tbspbutter
- 1 cmayonnaise
- 1 tspyellow mustard
Directions
- 1
Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Use a sharp knife to cut each chicken breast in half horizontally to create two chicken breast halves. Place the chicken breast halves between two sheets of plastic wrap and use a meat mallet or rolling pin to pound them into thin and evenly (be careful not to pound so hard that the meat tears.).
- 2
Top each pieces of chicken with a slice of ham and a ham handful of shredded cheese. Roll tightly, tucking the sides a little, and place on a new piece of plastic wrap.
- 3
Wrap the chicken tightly in the plastic wrap, pinching the excess plastic on the sides to create a tootsie-roll shape and twisting them to create a firm chicken roll. Refrigerate the wrapped chicken bundles for at least 30-minutes or up to one day in advance.
- 4
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Remove chicken from fridge, unwrap and season with salt and pepper. Add cornflakes to a food processor and pulse into fine crumbs. Add crumbs to a shallow dish or pie plate. Melt butter in a separate shallow dish.
- 5
Dip the chicken bundles in melted butter, and then into the cornflake crumbs, pressing lightly to help the crumbs stick to the chicken. Transfer to a lightly greased baking sheet.
- 6
Bake on the center oven rack for about 30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through (160 degrees on a thermometer inserted into the chicken, not the filling.)
- 7
Make the sauce by stirring the mayo and mustard together. Taste and add more mustard, as needed, to taste.
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About this Recipe
Easy & Delicious Baked Chicken Cordon Bleu
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This classic Chicken Cordon Bleu features tender chicken breasts expertly rolled with savory ham and creamy Swiss cheese, all tucked inside a crispy, golden coating made from crushed corn flakes. Unlike many recipes, we keep the sauce refreshingly simple with a tangy mayonnaise and mustard blend that perfectly complements the rich flavors. This baked Chicken Cordon Bleu ensures a healthier, mess-free cooking experience, resulting in beautifully cooked chicken every time.
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Tips for Success:
- Pound it Thin: Ensure your chicken breasts are evenly thin for consistent cooking and easier rolling.
- Secure it: Use toothpicks to hold the chicken rolls together if needed, removing them before serving.
- Coating is Key: Press the corn flake coating firmly onto the chicken for maximum crunch.
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