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Chicken Cordon Bleu
Golden breaded chicken breast filled with savory ham and melted Swiss cheese, finished with a creamy Dijon sauce.

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

  • Salt and black pepper

  • 8 thin slices ham

  • 4 slices Swiss or Gruyère cheese

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

  • 2 large eggs, beaten

  • 1 cup breadcrumbs

  • 2 tbsp grated Parmesan

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter

Dijon Cream Sauce

  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter

  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour

  • 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half

  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.

  2. Place each chicken breast between sheets of plastic wrap and pound to about 1/4-inch thickness.

  3. Season lightly with salt and pepper.

  4. Place ham and cheese on each breast, then roll tightly and secure with toothpicks if needed.

  5. Set up three dishes: flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan.

  6. Coat each chicken roll in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs.

  7. Heat olive oil and butter in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat.

  8. Brown chicken on all sides, about 2–3 minutes per side.

  9. Transfer skillet to the oven and bake 18–22 minutes, until the chicken reaches 165°F internally.

  10. Rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

🍷 Pairings & Kitchen Essentials

       🍷 Wine Pairing
            Chef’s Pairing
 

White Burgundy or Chardonnay

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Chef’s note:A medium- to full-bodied Chardonnay complements the creamy cheese and Dijon sauce while maintaining enough acidity to balance the richness.

      🥗 Suggested Side

  • Pommes purée

  • Haricots verts almondine

  • Roasted asparagus

  • Buttered peas

  • Simple mixed greens with Dijon vinaigrette

🍳 Kitchen Essentials
 

  • Gorilla Meat Mallet

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  • Heavy Stainless Skillet​​

 

 

  • Tongs

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