Description
Indulge in this flavorful Skillet Chicken Cordon Bleu recipe that brings together tender chicken breasts filled with ham and Swiss cheese, coated in crispy breadcrumbs, and served with a creamy Dijon sauce. A French-inspired dish that’s easy to make and perfect for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 slices deli ham
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
For the Dijon Cream Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Pound chicken breasts, season, layer ham and cheese, then fold and secure.
- Breading Station: Dredge chicken in flour, egg, and panko.
- Cook the Chicken: Brown in a skillet until cooked through.
- Make the Dijon Sauce: Melt butter, whisk in flour, add milk, Dijon, Parmesan, salt, and pepper.
- Serve: Drizzle sauce over the chicken and enjoy!
Notes
- Consider using Gruyère cheese or prosciutto for variations.
- Pair with roasted veggies or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
