Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of crispy creamy chicken cordon bleu, a dish that marries tender chicken with layers of gooey Swiss cheese and savory chicken slices, all encased in a crunchy panko crust. This recipe is a perfect choice for family dinners or special occasions, providing a satisfying balance of textures and tastes. Topped with a rich Dijon cream sauce, it’s comfort food at its finest, guaranteed to impress anyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 16 slices Swiss cheese
- 225 g thinly sliced chicken
- 125 g all-purpose flour
- 4 eggs, beaten
- 100 g panko bread crumbs
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 480 mL milk
- 60 g Dijon mustard
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- Peanut oil or vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Place between plastic wrap and pound to an even thickness.
- Layer each breast with Swiss cheese and chicken slices, then roll tightly using the plastic wrap.
- Chill rolls for about 30 minutes to set.
- Heat oil in a tall-sided pan to 170°C.
- Dredge chilled rolls in flour, dip in beaten eggs, and coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Fry until golden brown on each side; ensure internal temperature reaches 75°C.
- Prepare the creamy sauce by melting butter, sautéing garlic, whisking in flour and milk until thickened, then stirring in Dijon mustard and Parmesan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (150g)
- Calories: 438
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 134mg
Keywords: For an alternative to Swiss cheese, consider mozzarella or provolone for different flavor profiles. To bake instead of fry: preheat oven to 180°C and bake for about 25-30 minutes until golden.