Golden Crusted Chicken Cordon Bleu with Creamy Herb Sauce

Recipe: Chicken Cordon Bleu 🍗🧀

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 2

Description:

Chicken Cordon Bleu is a classic dish that combines tender chicken, savory ham, and gooey cheese, all rolled up and baked to perfection. This recipe has been refined through trial and error to create a delightful dish that will impress your dinner guests. Serve it with your favorite sides like green beans and twice baked potatoes for a complete meal.

Ingredients:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 4 slices deli ham
• 4 slices gruyere cheese
• 2 slices swiss cheese
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 cup crushed corn flakes
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

For the Sauce:

• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon cream sherry
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon rubbed sage
• 3 tablespoons chives, chopped
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon water

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Prepare Chicken: Place each chicken breast between two pieces of plastic wrap. Using a meat mallet, gently pound the chicken to a 1/4-inch thickness. Be careful not to pound too hard to avoid tearing the meat.
3. Layer Ingredients: Divide each chicken breast into two pieces. On each piece, layer 2 slices of gruyere cheese, 1 slice of swiss cheese, 2 slices of deli ham, and sprinkle with fresh thyme leaves. Leave a 1/2-inch margin around the edges to help seal the roll.
4. Roll Chicken: Roll up the chicken tightly, like a jelly roll, tucking in the sides as you go. Secure the roll with toothpicks if needed.
5. Season and Coat: In a shallow dish, mix the flour with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. In another dish, beat together the egg and water. In a third dish, mix the crushed corn flakes with thyme, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Lightly dust each chicken roll with flour, dip in the egg mixture, then coat evenly with the crushed corn flakes mixture.
6. Bake: Place the coated chicken rolls in a baking dish and bake for 20 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
7. Prepare Sauce: While the chicken is baking, prepare the sauce. In a saucepan, combine chicken broth, cream sherry, dried thyme, rubbed sage, and chopped chives. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
8. Thicken Sauce: In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the simmering sauce mixture. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens to a smooth consistency, similar to mayonnaise.
9. Serve: Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes. Remove the toothpicks, if used, then spoon the creamy sauce over the chicken rolls. Serve hot with your favorite side dishes.

This Chicken Cordon Bleu recipe is a labor of love that yields delicious results every time. Impress your family and friends with this elegant yet comforting dish that’s perfect for any occasion!