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    Baked Chicken Cordon Bleu

    Published: Mar 17, 2020 by Fox Valley Foodie · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Baked Chicken Cordon Bleu

    This baked chicken cordon bleu is coated with a crisp Parmesan panko crust and is loaded with forkfuls of ham and melted cheese in every tender bite!

    Like Gone with the Wind, Moby Dick, and that Fox Valley Foodie bust on display at the Louvre, Chicken Cordon Bleu is a perennially impressive classic! Ok, maybe the Louvre doesn’t have my bust on display, yet. However, anyone with good taste will recognize this recipe as worthy of preserving.

    Baked Chicken Cordon Bleu with a Parmesan Panko Crust

    Baked Chicken Cordon Bleu

    Sink your teeth into this French classic that you’ve probably enjoyed countless times but never dared to replicate. Stuffed with tender ham and melted Swiss, my baked chicken cordon bleu is encased in a shatteringly crisp Parmesan panko crust! Though it may seem intimidating, it is relatively simple to recreate.

    One of the reasons this recipe is so easy is because we are baking everything, rather than searing or pan-frying, such as you would do with chicken parmesan. Traditionally, this recipe is made with a bread crumb coating, but I prefer the extra crunch provided by a mixture of panko and Parmesan. However, you could simplify this recipe by swapping out my homemade shake and bake breading instead.

    Sauce for Chicken Cordon Bleu

    This sauce for chicken cordon bleu is bright and savory, featuring a mixture of lemon juice, sour cream, and cream of chicken soup. This sauce is quick and easy to prepare as it only needs to be mixed together and heated.

    How to make it

    To make this baked chicken cordon bleu you will want to have a flat-sided meat mallet to pound the breasts thin.  This allows you to easily roll the ham and cheese into the interior of the chicken. I also recommend covering the chicken with plastic wrap when hammering to prevent splattering. Finally, I place the final product in a casserole dish because it makes the final cleanup easier than a baking sheet.

    To maximize the crunchy coating on the chicken breasts, dust them with flour and then dip in an egg wash. This will create a sticky coating that the panko breadcrumbs and shredded Parmesan will cling to. Once sufficiently coated everything is baked in the oven at 425 degrees.

    How do you know when it is done

    This is important: When baking chicken, many people know that chicken meat needs to reach 165 degrees. However, when stuffing chicken breasts it is important that the filling reaches 165 degrees as well. The reason for this is because the juices from the chicken will pool with your fillings so it is important everything reaches a safe temperature.

    As with any chicken recipe, I recommend you pay more attention to your digital meat thermometer than the exact baking time since the total time for baking will vary depending on the thickness of the meat and your oven temperature swings.

    Baked Chicken Cordon Bleu with a Parmesan Panko Crust Recipe

    What to serve with chicken cordon bleu

    • Oven Roasted Asparagus - You can put this in the oven with the chicken, or cook it in a large skillet on the stovetop instead.
    • Lemon Parmesan Green Beans - The lemon and Parmesan would be a perfect bridge of flavor connecting your entre and side dish.
    • Fluffy mashed potatoes - Prepare these on the stovetop while the chicken bakes.
    • Boiled red potatoes - Easy and versatile no-fuss side dish!
    Baked Chicken Cordon Bleu with a Parmesan Panko Crust

    Baked Chicken Cordon Bleu

    This Baked Chicken Cordon Bleu with Parmesan Panko Crust yields forkfuls of ham and melted cheese in every tender bite!
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    Course: Entree
    Cuisine: French
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 542kcal
    Author: Fox Valley Foodie

    Equipment

    • Meat Mallet
    • Meat Thermometer

    Ingredients

    • 4 skinless boneless chicken breasts
    • 4 thin slices ham (deli ham is fine)
    • 4 slices Swiss cheese
    • 2 eggs
    • ¾ cup Panko breadcrumbs
    • ¾ cup shredded Parmesan (chopped)
    • 1 tablespoon butter (melted)
    • Leaves from 6 sprigs of thyme (finely chopped)
    • Salt and Pepper
    • 1 cup flour

    Sauce

    • 10.5 ounce can cream of chicken soup
    • ½ cup sour cream
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • Fresh ground pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
    • Using a meat mallet, flatten the chicken breasts till they are ½" thick. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper on each side.
    • Place slice of ham on laid out chicken, then top with slice of Swiss cheese.
    • Tightly roll the chicken breast and then secure with a toothpick. Trim off any dangling pieces of chicken if desired.
    • Combine melted butter, thyme, breadcrumbs and Parmesan and mix to combine. Add salt until it tastes noticeably salty, but not overwhelmingly so. Beat eggs in separate dish.
    • Working in batches, lightly dust the exterior of the rolled chicken with flour, being careful not to flour the interior rolled portion.
    • Dip chicken into beaten eggs and let excess egg drip off.
    • Roll the chicken into the breadcrumb mixture till it is evenly coated and place on greased baking sheet.
    • Place in oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until interior reaches 165 degrees.
    • Remove from oven, let rest for 5 minutes and serve.

    Sauce

    • Add all ingredients to a small saucepan and heat until it begins to simmer.
    • Serve along side chicken.

    Notes

    Cooking time will vary depending on the meat's thickness and size of the chicken breast.
    I recommend covering the chicken in plastic wrap when pounding with the meat mallet. This will prevent splattering.
     
    IF YOU LIKED THIS RECIPE be sure to check out my Chicken Cordon Blue Casserole recipe as well!

    Nutritional Information

    Calories: 542kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 236mg | Sodium: 967mg | Potassium: 636mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 814IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 500mg | Iron: 2mg
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    This recipe was originally published on FoxValleyFoodie.com April 10, 2016.

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    1. CakePants

      April 19, 2016 at 9:30 am

      Wow, this looks incredible! I'm not sure if I've ever had chicken cordon bleu, but I think that's about to change! I'm glad to know there's a casserole version, too, in case I prove not so adept with a meat mallet.

      Reply
      • Fox Valley Foodie

        April 19, 2016 at 10:12 am

        Don't fear the meat mallet, even if you royally screw it up it is still good stress relief!

        Reply
    2. Thalia @ butter and brioche

      April 12, 2016 at 12:27 am

      This chicken looks seriously SO good. I have never made chicken cordon bleu before but it looks like i have been missing out on something great.

      Reply
      • Fox Valley Foodie

        April 12, 2016 at 8:09 am

        You should really try it, it isn't nearly as scary as it looks!

        Reply
    3. Keith @ How's it Lookin?

      April 11, 2016 at 3:53 pm

      This looks so good. I love breadcrumb crust. Thanks for the idea

      Reply
      • Fox Valley Foodie

        April 11, 2016 at 4:06 pm

        Thanks! The whole family loved it!

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