Chicken Cordon Bleu-Style Bake
4 servings20 min prep30 min cookMedium
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The Tale of Chicken Cordon Bleu-Style Bake
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Cordon bleu, meaning 'blue ribbon' in French, traditionally refers to breaded meat rolled around ham and cheese; though associated with Swiss and French culinary tradition, the specific chicken cordon bleu dish is believed to be a 20th-century American restaurant creation. This baked version simplifies the classic rolled, fried original.
Ingredients
Scale:· 4 servings
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded thin
- 4 slices deli ham
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a baking dish.
- 2Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then lay a slice of ham and a slice of cheese on each and roll up tightly, securing with a toothpick if needed.
- 3Toss the breadcrumbs with the melted butter and paprika, then press the mixture onto the outside of each rolled chicken piece.
- 4Place the rolls seam-side down in the baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes, until the chicken reaches 165°F and the crumbs are golden.
- 5While the chicken bakes, whisk the chicken broth, Dijon mustard, and heavy cream together in a small saucepan and simmer over medium heat for 4-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- 6Remove any toothpicks, slice the chicken rolls, and serve with the mustard cream sauce drizzled over the top.
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