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Chicken Cordon Bleu with Swiss Cheese Sauce

Chicken Cordon Bleu with Swiss Cheese Sauce for Flavor Lovers

A delicious Chicken Cordon Bleu with Swiss Cheese Sauce, an elegant yet easy dish that's gluten-free and sure to satisfy.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Rolls
  • 4 pieces Chicken Breasts flattened
  • 8 slices Turkey Slices or ham for a twist
  • 4 slices Swiss Cheese or alternatives like Provolone or Gruyère
For the Breading
  • 1 cup Flour gluten-free if needed
  • 2 pieces Eggs or flax/chia egg for vegan
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs gluten-free if necessary
For the Cheese Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Butter or olive oil for dairy-free
  • 1 cup Milk any type or dairy substitute
  • to taste Salt & Pepper essential for flavor

Equipment

  • Oven
  • skillet
  • Meat mallet
  • plastic wrap
  • baking dish
  • Shallow dishes

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Place chicken breasts between plastic wrap and pound to about 1/2 inch thick.
  3. Assemble each chicken breast with turkey and Swiss cheese, then roll tightly and secure with toothpicks.
  4. Set up a breading station with seasoned flour, egg mixture, and breadcrumbs.
  5. Coat each chicken roll in flour, egg mixture, and breadcrumbs, pressing to adhere.
  6. Pan-fry rolls in melted butter over medium heat for 4-5 minutes each side until golden.
  7. Transfer to baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until internal temperature is 165°F (75°C).
  8. For the cheese sauce, melt butter, whisk in flour, gradually add milk, then mix in Swiss cheese until smooth.
  9. Slice baked chicken into bite-sized pieces, drizzle with Swiss cheese sauce, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow chicken to rest after baking for improved juiciness. Customize cheese varieties for different flavors.

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