Awesome Chicken Cordon Bleu

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 2
Amazing Chicken Cordon Bleu recipe perfect for family dinner tonight!
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon thyme
4 slices deli ham
4 slices provolone cheese
8 slices bacon
2 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup flour
1 cup breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon garlic powder
4 slices swiss cheese

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
689
Sugar
3g
Fat
37g
Chicken Cordon Bleu is a classic and delicious French dish that translates to 'blue ribbon chicken'. It is essentially chicken breast that is stuffed with ham and cheese, breaded, and then baked. This version of the recipe takes it up a notch with the addition of bacon, thyme, and Swiss cheese. This dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner when you want something easy and satisfying. The taste and texture of the bacon, ham, cheese, and chicken make it a very comforting meal that will be sure to impress your family and friends.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375°F
2.Pat chicken breasts dry with a paper towel and season both sides with salt, pepper, and thyme.
3.Place 1 slice of ham followed by 1 slice of provolone cheese on each chicken breast. Roll each chicken breast tightly and secure with toothpicks.
4.Wrap each chicken breast with 2 slices of bacon and place in a greased baking dish.
5.In a shallow dish, whisk together eggs and milk. In a separate shallow dish, whisk together flour, breadcrumbs, and garlic powder.
6.Dip each chicken breast in the egg mixture, then coat in the breadcrumb mixture, making sure to press the breadcrumbs onto the chicken.
7.Bake for 25 minutes, then place 1 slice of Swiss cheese on each chicken breast and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until cheese is melted and chicken is cooked through.

PROS

This dish is packed with flavor from the various cheeses, bacon and thyme.

The chicken is moist and tender.

It’s easy to make and perfect for dinner tonight to impress your family.

CONS

This dish contains bacon, which is high in cholesterol and saturated fat.

It is not recommended for people who are trying to cut down on their fat and calorie intake.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken provides lean protein which helps to build and repair muscles and other tissues in our body.
Thyme is great source of vitamin C and vitamin A. It’s also known for its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.
Swiss cheese contains calcium and vitamin D, which help to strengthen our bones and prevent osteoporosis.

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