Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu
Ingredients
- panko breadcrumbs - 1/2 cup for super easy or 1 cup for quick dredge
- oil spray
- 2 smallchicken breasts
around 6-7oz/180-210g each
- salt and pepper
- 4slices swiss cheese)
(note 1
- 4slices of ham
), about 2.5oz/75g (note 2
- 3 tbspmayonnaise
- 1 ½ tbspdijon mustard
- 1egg
- 2 tspplain flour
- 1 ½ tbspbutter
- 1 ½ tbspflour
- 1 ¼ cmilk)
(note 3
- 2 tbspdijon mustard
- 3 tbspparmesan cheese
finely grated
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 200C/390F (standard) or 180C/350F (fan).
- 2
Spread panko breadcrumbs on a baking tray and spray with oil. Bake for 3 minutes or until light golden. Remove and scrape into bowl straight away.
- 3
Cut a pocket into each chicken breast, as per the photo below.
- 4
Fold the cheese in half and place 2 pieces inside each pocket. Do the same with the ham. Close the pocket, seal with 2 toothpicks. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Super easy method
- 1
Mix the mayonnaise, mustard, salt and pepper in a bowl. Spread onto the top and sides of the chicken (not underside).
- 2
Sprinkle panko over the chicken, using your other hand to press the breadcrumbs onto the side of the chicken. Spray with oil.
Quick dredge method
- 1
Whisk egg and flour. Dip chicken into egg mixture, then into the panko breadcrumbs. Transfer to tray, spray with oil.
Baking
- 1
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown and just cooked through. Remove toothpicks, serve with the Dijon Cream Sauce.
Dijon cream sauce
- 1
Melt butter over medium heat in a small saucepan. Add flour and cook for 1 minute.
- 2
Add half the milk and whisk until the flour mixture is blended in.
- 3
Add remaining milk, mustard and cheese. Cook for 3 minutes, whisking constantly, until thickened. It will thicken as it cools.
- 4
Remove from heat, add salt and pepper to taste. Serve with chicken.
Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu
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About this Recipe
Dreaming of a gourmet meal without the fuss? This Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu recipe delivers all the classic flavors you love, baked to golden perfection for a satisfying midweek dinner.
What makes this version truly stand out is its clever approach to a classic: we’re baking, not frying, for a lighter, faster dish that still achieves that irresistible crispy coating. This simple technique ensures a beautifully crisp exterior and tender, juicy chicken every time. Plus, it features a rich, traditional Dijon Cream Sauce that elevates every bite.
You can look forward to perfectly golden-brown chicken breasts, each slice revealing a warm, gooey center of melted Swiss cheese and savory ham. The exterior boasts a delightful crunch from the panko breadcrumbs, complemented by a luxurious, tangy Dijon cream sauce that ties all the flavors together. This dish offers a hearty, comforting experience, clocking in at 590 calories per serving.
While Swiss cheese and ham are classic, feel free to explore. For a slight twist, you could experiment with different cheeses that melt well, though Swiss offers that distinct cordon bleu flavor. The recipe also offers two methods for crumbing – Super Easy for speed, or Quick Dredge for a more complete coating, letting you adapt to your preference.
Perfect for a cozy family dinner or when you want to impress without spending hours in the kitchen, this baked Chicken Cordon Bleu pairs beautifully with a simple green salad or roasted asparagus to balance the richness.