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Chicken Cordon Bleu with Swiss Cheese Sauce

Savory Chicken Cordon Bleu with Creamy Swiss Cheese Sauce

Chicken Cordon Bleu with Swiss Cheese Sauce combines tender chicken and savory turkey for a gluten-free crowd-pleaser dinner.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 rolls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Rolls
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts Flattened
  • 8 slices turkey Can substitute with ham or grilled vegetables
  • 8 slices Swiss cheese Alternatively use Gruyère or Provolone
For Breading
  • 1 cup flour Use gluten-free flour for gluten-free version
  • 2 large eggs Whisked until pale
  • 1/2 cup milk Any dairy or non-dairy milk can be used
  • 2 cups breadcrumbs Panko recommended for extra crispiness
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder Optional seasoning
For Cooking & Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons butter Can substitute with margarine
  • to taste salt Basic seasoning
  • to taste pepper Basic seasoning
  • 1/2 cup milk Additional for sauce
  • 1 tablespoon flour For sauce consistency

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • meat mallet
  • Baking Dish
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Place each chicken breast between plastic wrap. Use a meat mallet to pound to 1/2 inch thick.
  3. On each flattened breast, layer turkey and Swiss cheese. Roll tightly and secure with toothpicks.
  4. Prepare a breading station with separate bowls for flour, beaten eggs with milk, and breadcrumbs.
  5. Dip the chicken roll in flour, then egg mixture, and finally breadcrumbs.
  6. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Brown the chicken rolls for 4-5 minutes.
  7. Transfer the rolls to a greased baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
  8. In a saucepan, melt more butter, whisk in flour, add milk, and cheese until smooth and creamy.
  9. Once baked, let rest before slicing. Serve drizzled with Swiss cheese sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Pound chicken evenly for best results; refrigerate assembled rolls up to 24 hours before cooking for convenience.

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