Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu

Directions

  1. 1Spread panko breadcrumbs on a baking sheet, coat with oil spray, and bake until golden brown.
  2. 2Transfer toasted breadcrumbs to a shallow bowl.
  3. 3Slice chicken breasts horizontally to create a pocket.
  4. 4Roll slices of swiss cheese and ham together, then place inside the chicken breast pocket and secure with toothpicks.
  5. 5For the 'Super Easy' method, coat the chicken with a mixture of mayo, dijon mustard, salt, and pepper, then press into the toasted breadcrumbs.
  6. 6For the 'Dredge' method, dip the chicken in a mixture of egg and flour, then coat with breadcrumbs.
  7. 7Spray the chicken with oil spray and bake.
  8. 8Prepare the sauce by melting butter in a pot, stirring in flour, adding milk, dijon mustard, and parmesan cheese, then seasoning with salt and pepper.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • oil spray
  • 2 whole chicken breast
  • 4 slice swiss cheese
  • 4 slice ham
  • 2 tbsp mayo
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 1 whole egg
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese

Equipment

baking sheetknifeshallow bowlwhiskpotwooden spoon

Tips

  • Two methods for coating: a super easy mayo-based dredge or a traditional egg and flour dredge.
  • Use toothpicks to secure the chicken rolls before baking.
  • Toast breadcrumbs before coating the chicken for extra crunch.