Awesome Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour
🥢 Servings: 4 breasts
Description:
This Awesome Chicken Cordon Bleu recipe is a delightful blend of tender chicken breasts, savory ham, gooey cheese, and crispy bacon, all rolled up into a delectable dish that’s sure to impress. Bursting with flavor and easy to prepare, it’s perfect for any occasion, from weeknight dinners to special gatherings. Plus, with its high protein content and satisfying taste, it’s a meal that will leave everyone craving for more.
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 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 slice swiss cheese
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 810
- Fat: 44.7g
- Saturated Fat: 19.6g
- Cholesterol: 270.3mg
- Sodium: 1366.6mg
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2.1g
- Sugar: 2.6g
- Protein: 61.3g
Instructions:
- In-between 2 pieces of plastic wrap, pound out chicken breasts to an even thickness.
- Sprinkle thyme evenly over the pounded chicken breasts.
- Place a slice of ham and a slice of provolone cheese on each chicken breast.
- Roll up the chicken breasts tightly, ensuring the filling stays intact.
- Wrap each rolled chicken breast with 2 slices of bacon, securing them with toothpicks.
- In a small bowl, beat eggs and milk together; set aside.
- Place flour in a separate bowl.
- In another bowl, combine bread crumbs and garlic powder.
- Dip each chicken breast in the egg mixture, coating it evenly, then dredge it in flour, followed by another dip in the egg mixture, and finally coat it with the bread crumb mixture.
- Place the coated chicken breasts on a greased baking sheet.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 40-50 minutes or until the juices run clear and the bacon is crispy.
Tips:
- To ensure even cooking, make sure the chicken breasts are pounded to a uniform thickness.
- For extra flavor, you can marinate the chicken breasts in your favorite seasoning blend before assembling the dish.
- If you’re short on time, you can prepare the chicken breasts ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator until ready to bake.
- Serve with a side of mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables, or a crisp salad for a complete meal.
Keywords:
Poultry, Meat, European, High Protein, High In…, < 60 Mins, Oven
Enjoy your delicious Awesome Chicken Cordon Bleu! 🍗🧀🥓
