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Easy Baked Chicken Cordon Bleu with Crispy Panko Crust

Close-up of a crispy, golden-brown chicken cordon bleu cut in half, showing melted cheese oozing out.
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Make this restaurant-style Chicken Cordon Bleu at home. We stuff tender chicken breasts with savory ham and melty Swiss cheese, coat them in a golden panko crust, and bake them until perfectly crisp. This recipe delivers the classic flavor you crave without the fuss of deep frying.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 thin slices deli ham
  • 4 ounces Swiss cheese, sliced thinly
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (for drizzling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Place each chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap. Use a meat mallet to pound the chicken evenly to about 1/4 inch thickness.
  3. Place one slice of ham and two slices of Swiss cheese on the wider end of each pounded chicken breast.
  4. Tightly roll the chicken around the filling. Secure the seam with toothpicks if necessary to keep the filling inside during baking.
  5. Set up a standard breading station with three shallow dishes. Place flour in the first dish. Whisk the eggs in the second dish. Mix the Panko breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in the third dish.
  6. Dredge each rolled chicken breast first in the flour, shaking off any excess. Dip it into the egg mixture, letting the excess drip off. Finally, press the chicken firmly into the Panko mixture to coat completely.
  7. Place the coated chicken rolls seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle the tops lightly with olive oil to help achieve a golden crust.
  8. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit and the crust is golden brown and crispy.
  9. Remove the toothpicks before serving. Serve immediately for a gourmet dinner experience.

Notes

  • For an extra crispy crust, you can briefly pan-sear the breaded chicken in a hot skillet with a little oil for 1-2 minutes per side before transferring it to the oven.
  • If you prefer a creamy Swiss cheese sauce, prepare a simple Mornay sauce separately and drizzle it over the baked chicken before serving.
  • Use chicken thighs instead of breasts for a more flavorful, moist result, though cooking time may vary slightly.

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