Oven Baked Hen Cordon Bleu

Don’t let the flowery identify deter you; Hen Cordon Bleu is simple to make at residence.

Hen breasts, skinny slices of deli ham, and swiss cheese are rolled jelly roll type, dipped in bread crumbs and till tender and juicy.

To make it additional particular, I serve it with a fast Dijon sauce.

“Cordon Bleu” interprets from French to blue ribbon. Usually, it’s a rooster rolled round, ham, and Swiss cheese, then breaded and baked or fried.

This rooster sous-chef recipe is simple to make.
It makes use of with easy substances you realize and love.
I bake cordon blue as an alternative of deep frying.
If will be made forward of time and baked earlier than serving.

Ingredients for Chicken Cordon Bleu on a grey background

What You’ll Want To Make Cordon Bleu

Hen: Select smaller rooster breasts, if doable, about 5 to six oz. Bigger rooster breasts will be minimize in half cross-wise to create thinner cutlets. Pound the rooster to ½-inch thick utilizing the flat aspect of a meat mallet.
Ham: Skinny slices of deli ham are the best to roll, however you can too use leftover baked ham. If utilizing leftovers, cube it or very thinly slice it.
Cheese: Use shredded or skinny slices of Swiss cheese.
Breadcrumbs: I want the finer crumbs of seasoned breadcrumbs for a lightweight, even coating. You’ll be able to change it with seasoned Panko breadcrumbs or use a mixture.

Variations

Ham: Substitute ham with prosciutto or smoked turkey.
Cheese: Swap Swiss cheese for provolone (barely extra tangy) and even cheddar cheese!

Sauce for Hen Cordon Bleu

This sous-chef sauce recipe is a simple home made Dijon cream sauce. It’s easy to make with of Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and parmesan cheese. Not solely does this sauce pair properly with my rooster sous-chef recipe, it’s additionally nice on veggies.

The way to Put together Hen for Rolling

Place a boneless skinless rooster breast on a chopping board and canopy it with plastic wrap to maintain the juices from splattering.
Use the flat aspect of a meat mallet or tenderizer and gently pound the rooster to ¼-inch thick.

If the rooster breast could be very thick, you’ll be able to butterfly it open earlier than pounding.
Be agency however mild when pounding so the rooster thins out however doesn’t get broken or collapse.

process of adding filling and breading Chicken Cordon Bleu

chicken cordon bleu rolled and ready to bake in a white dish

The way to Make Hen Cordon Bleu

Put together the rooster breasts (above). Layer the ham and Swiss cheese on every breast.
Roll every rooster breast jelly roll type. Roll the rooster in melted butter after which seasoned breadcrumbs.
Bake per the recipe beneath. Whereas the rooster is baking, put together the sauce.

Voila! A flowery restaurant-style meal that’s really simple to make at residence.

Serving Suggestion: Serve Hen Cordon Bleu with a starch and a recent vegetable.

Overhead shot of two plates of Chicken Cordon Bleu served with rice and green beans

This baked rooster sous-chef recipe will be made forward of time. It may also be doubled to feed a crowd.

Roll and dredge the rooster breasts in crumbs in response to the recipe beneath.
Place them on a wire rack on a baking sheet and flippantly cowl with plastic wrap.
Retailer the ready sous-chef within the fridge for as much as 24 hours. Bake as directed, including 5 minutes to the baking time.

Storage and Leftovers

Retailer leftover rooster sous-chef in an hermetic container within the fridge for as much as 4 days.

Reheat within the microwave to warmth it via after which flippantly pan fry it to crisp the surface. Leftover cordon blue may also be reheated within the air fryer at 320°F for 13-18 minutes.

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Hen Cordon Bleu

Hen Cordon Bleu simple to make with tender rooster breasts filled with layers of ham and Swiss cheese.

Prep Time 20 minutes

Prepare dinner Time 50 minutes

Whole Time 1 hour 10 minutes

Prepare dinner ModeForestall your display from going darkish

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a baking dish or rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray or line with parchment paper.
Place the rooster breasts in between two items of plastic wrap and, utilizing the flat aspect of a meat tenderizer, pound to ¼-inch thick (*see observe). Season with ½ teaspoon of Kosher salt and ¼ teaspoon of pepper.
High every rooster breast with 1 slice of ham and about 1 ozcheese. Roll the rooster jelly-roll type. Safe with a toothpick.
Mix melted butter and garlic in a small dish. Combine breadcrumbs and thyme in a separate bowl. Dip every rooster roll in butter after which into the breadcrumb combination.
Place in a baking dish and bake 35-40 minutes or till the rooster reaches a inner temperature of 165°F.
To make the sauce, soften the butter in a small saucepan over medium warmth. Add the flour and cook dinner for 1 minute.
Add in milk and wine a bit of bit at a time stirring after every addition till the combination is easy. Add in Dijon, bouillon and Worcestershire. Convey to a boil whereas whisking and scale back warmth. Simmer for 1 minute.
Take away from warmth and stir in parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to style.
Take away the toothpicks from the rooster. Serve instantly with the sauce.

Getting ready The Hen: If the rooster breast is basically thick, you’ll be able to butterfly it open by chopping it in half throughout the breast to type two smaller cutlets. Be agency however mild when pounding so the rooster thins out however doesn’t get broken or collapse.
Swap out the boneless skinless rooster breasts for rooster cutlets. Cutlets can be smaller than entire rooster breasts so that you may prefer to make a few additional rolls.
Double This Recipe: This baked rooster sous-chef recipe can feed as few as 4 or double the recipe and have a elaborate banquet for 8.
The way to Put together Forward: Roll and dredge the rooster breasts per the recipe beneath. Place them on a rack on prime of a baking sheet and flippantly cowl them with plastic wrap. Ready sous-chef will be refrigerated for as much as 24 hours. If ready forward of time, add 5 minutes to the cooking time.

Diet data offered is an estimate and can fluctuate based mostly on cooking strategies and types of substances used.

Course Hen, Dinner, Entree, Fundamental Course

Delicacies American, French

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