Chicken Cordon Bleu

Chicken Cordon Bleu

from delish.com

Now you can make the classic dish, Chicken Cordon Bleu, at home.

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 8 slices Swiss cheese
  • 8 slices deli ham
  • 1 c. all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 2 c. panko bread crumbs
  • Kosher salt 
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 tbsp. melted butter
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano 
  • 4 tbsp. butter 
  • 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
  • 2 c. milk 
  • 2 tbsp. Dijon mustard 
  • 1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400° and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Place a chicken breast between two pieces of plastic wrap on a cutting board and flatten to a ¼" thickness with a meat mallet or rolling pin. Top chicken with 2 slices of cheese, then 2 slices of ham. Starting at the top of the breast, roll up tightly and secure with toothpicks. Repeat with remaining chicken breasts.

  2. 2

    Place flour, eggs, and panko in three shallow bowls. Season flour with salt and pepper. Add melted butter and oregano to panko and mix until incorporated.

  3. 3

    Working with one at a time, roll chicken first in flour, then eggs, then panko mixture, pressing to coat. Place on prepared baking sheet. Bake until golden and cooked through, 30 minutes.

  4. 4

    Meanwhile make sauce: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add flour and stir until golden, 2 minutes. Slowly whisk in milk, then add mustard. Let simmer until thickened, 5 minutes. Add Parmesan and stir until melted. Season with salt and pepper.

  5. 5

    Remove toothpicks from chicken and serve with sauce.