Description
Delicious and easy Cordon Bleu that’s perfect for a family meal
Ingredients
- 6 boneless chicken breast halves
- salt – I used coarse sea salt
- 6 slices of deli-style sliced ham
- Sliced deli-style Swiss cheese
- 1/2 cup of plain bread crumbs or panko
- 2 Tbsp. of butter
Sauce
- 2 Tbsp. of all-purpose flour
- 1 cup of 2% milk
- 1/2 cup of white cooking wine
- 2 slices of Swiss Cheese torn into pieces
- 1/4 tsp. of salt
- 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees
- Grab a 9×13 pan and place the chicken breast into the pan
- Salt the chicken breast
- Add a couple of slices of folded up ham to the top of each breast
- Fold up slices of Swiss cheese and place those on the top of the ham
- Shake the bread crumbs over the chicken breasts
- Dividing the butter evenly add dollops of butter to each breast
- Place the chicken in the oven for 15-20 minutes – A thermometer inserted into the thickest part should read 165 degrees
- In a large saucepan, add the milk and flour
- Whisk until smooth
- Cook over med/high heat until thickened
- Add the wine, cheese, salt, and pepper
- Serve the chicken with sauce
Notes
Make-Ahead and Storage:
You can partially make this dish ahead of time. Make it through step 5, cover, and refrigerate for up to one day. When you are ready to bake the chicken, finish steps 6-8, make the gravy, and serve.
Storing Leftovers: Store leftovers, covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The best way to reheat this dish is to bake it until heated through.
Can I Freeze Chicken Cordon Bleu?
Yes!
Freezing: Place prepared chicken on a baking sheet so they are not touching each other. Freeze them for a couple of hours and then place them in a gallon freezer bag. Freeze for up to 2 months.
To reheat frozen chicken: Bake at a lower temperature for a longer period of time. Try 325 degrees for 40 minutes. If the breading gets too dark, cover with foil and continue to bake until cooked through.
Do I have to use White Cooking Wine in the Gravy?
No. If you don’t like the taste of cooking wine, then you might want to try using chicken broth, apple juice, white wine vinegar, or apple cider vinegar
Does the Alcohol in Cooking Wine Burn off when you Cook It?
Yes, the alcohol will evaporate when heated to 172 degrees. Simmering or boiling should burn off any alcohol
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Poultry
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
