Gordon Ramsay’s Chicken Cordon Bleu
Experience the joy of cooking with this elegant and easy Chicken Cordon Bleu, filled with savory ham and melted cheese.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 slices of ham
- 4 slices of Swiss cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 cups breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Butter or oil for frying
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pound a chicken breast between two pieces of plastic wrap to about 1/2 inch thickness.
- Season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Add a slice of ham and a slice of cheese on each chicken breast.
- Roll the chicken tightly around the ham and cheese, securing with toothpicks if necessary.
- Dredge each rolled chicken breast in flour, dip in the beaten eggs, and coat with breadcrumbs.
- Brown the chicken on all sides in a skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
- Transfer the browned chicken to a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before removing toothpicks and serving.
Notes
For a healthier version, skip the frying step and bake directly. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 150mg