Description
Bobby Flay’s Chicken Cordon Bleu elevates classic comfort with a gourmet twist. Crispy golden breading and succulent chicken embrace melted Swiss cheese and savory ham, creating a restaurant-worthy dish that delights diners with each memorable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- 4 slices cooked ham
- 6 slices Swiss cheese
Seasonings and Coating:
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ cup seasoned bread crumbs
Preparation Aid:
- 1 nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) and lightly coat a 7×11-inch (18×28 centimeters) baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Carefully butterfly and gently pound the chicken breasts to a uniform 1/4-inch (0.6 centimeters) thickness using a meat mallet.
- Season both sides of each chicken breast generously with salt and pepper, ensuring even coverage.
- Layer a slice of ham on top of each seasoned chicken breast, followed by a slice of Swiss cheese, creating a delicate flavor foundation.
- Carefully roll the chicken breasts, tucking in the sides to encase the ham and cheese filling securely.
- Strategically insert toothpicks through the rolled chicken to prevent unraveling during cooking.
- Arrange the rolled chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish and evenly sprinkle breadcrumbs over the top for a crispy texture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the chicken is completely cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
- Remove the dish from the oven and delicately place a half-slice of Swiss cheese on top of each chicken breast.
- Return to the oven for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt completely and become slightly golden.
- Carefully remove the toothpicks before serving the chicken rolls hot and fresh.
Notes
- Overcooking transforms tender chicken into dry, tough meat, so monitor internal temperature carefully.
- Swiss cheese melts beautifully, creating a creamy center that complements the savory ham perfectly.
- Toothpicks act like culinary staples, keeping delicate rolls intact and preventing delicious filling from escaping.
- Thin chicken breasts guarantee uniform cooking and an ideal balance between crispy exterior and succulent interior.
- Seasoned bread crumbs deliver a golden, crunchy coating that elevates the entire dish’s texture and flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 327
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 880 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 94 mg