Entrée: France – Cordon bleu (Chicken Cordon Bleu)

Food safety reminder: Follow safe food-handling practices and use a food thermometer to verify safe internal cooking temperatures.

Serving Size: 4

Approximate Time

Prep 20 min

Cook 25 min

Additional 3 min

Total 45 min

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (pounded to thin cutlets), about 1.5 lb total (680 g total)
4 thin slices ham (Black Forest or deli ham)
4 slices Swiss or Gruyère cheese
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
1 / 2 cup (60 g) all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup (100 g) breadcrumbs or panko
2 tbsp (30 ml) Dijon mustard (optional, for brushing)
2 tbsp (30 g) butter
2 tbsp (30 ml) oil for browning

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Season each pounded breast with salt and pepper.
2. Place a slice of ham and cheese on each breast; roll tightly and secure with toothpicks if needed. Lightly brush with Dijon if using.
3. Dredge each roll in flour, dip in beaten egg, then coat with breadcrumbs.
4. Heat butter and oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown rolls on all sides until golden.
5. Transfer to a baking dish and bake 15–20 minutes until chicken is cooked through and cheese is melted.
6. Remove toothpicks, rest a few minutes, slice on the diagonal, and serve.