Recipes Main Dishes Chicken Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipes Chicken Cordon Bleu 4.6 (2,715) 1,891 Reviews 366 Photos This entree is easy and delicious! It's one of my husband's favorites! Try to use the largest chicken breasts you can find so you'll be able to roll them easier. Submitted by Jill M Updated on November 12, 2024 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Add Photo 366 366 366 366 Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Total Time: 45 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Jump to recipe Don't feel like going out tonight? You can easily make a gourmet restaurant-worthy meal in the comfort of your own kitchen with this top-rated chicken cordon bleu recipe. It's impressive, delicious, and way simpler than you think. Allrecipes Magazine What Is Chicken Cordon Bleu? A cordon bleu is a dish that traditionally consists of meat wrapped around cheese, then breaded and pan-fried or deep-fried. Many modern versions of the classic French recipe, such as this one, are baked. Classic chicken cordon bleu is made with the following ingredients: chicken cutlets, cooked ham, Swiss cheese, bread crumbs, and simple spices. It's usually topped with a rich cream sauce spiked with a hint of Dijon mustard. What Does 'Cordon Bleu' Mean? "Cordon bleu" translates to "blue ribbon." According to Larousse Gastronomique, a French food encyclopedia, the phrase dates back to medieval times when the most prestigious order a knight could earn was called the Cross of the Holy Spirit. The honor was signified by a medal that hung from a blue ribbon known as Le Cordon Bleu. Over time, the blue ribbon became a symbol of excellence. The term, meanwhile, became associated with food that meets the highest of standards or that is prepared by the most prestigious chefs. How to Make Chicken Cordon Bleu There are many ways to make chicken cordon bleu, from the traditional French method to the simple oven-baked one detailed here. You'll find the full recipe below, but here's a brief overview of what you can expect: Prep the Chicken Cover the chicken cutlets with plastic wrap and pound them with a mallet to create thin, even pieces. Thoroughly season the chicken with salt and pepper. Assemble and Roll Top each piece of chicken with one slice of Swiss cheese and one slice of ham. Roll the chicken vertically so that the ham and cheese are contained. Secure each roll with a toothpick. Bread and Bake Arrange the chicken rolls in a prepared baking dish. Sprinkle liberally and evenly with breadcrumbs. Bake until the chicken is no longer pink, top each roll with half a slice of Swiss, and continue baking until the cheese is melted. How To Make Breadcrumbs How Long to Cook Chicken Cordon Bleu This recipe should be fully cooked after 30-35 minutes in an oven preheated to 350 degrees F. However, every oven is different — the chicken should no longer be pink and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). What to Serve With Chicken Cordon Bleu Chicken cordon bleu is traditionally topped with a decadent cream sauce made with Parmesan cheese and Dijon mustard — you can improvise your own recipe or try spiking our top-rated Alfredo Sauce with a hint of Dijon. Looking for some side dish inspiration? We've got you covered. Try one of these delicious ideas: Mascarpone Mashed PotatoesEasy Garden Green BeansGourmet Mushroom RisottoSteamed BroccoliPommes Anna with GruyereClassic Restaurant Caesar Salad How to Store Chicken Cordon Bleu Store your chicken cordon bleu leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for three to four days. Reheat in the oven instead of the microwave to avoid sogginess. About 10 minutes at 350 degrees F should do the trick. How to Freeze Chicken Cordon Bleu To freeze chicken cordon bleu, simply arrange the completely-cooled rolls on a lined baking sheet, cover, and freeze for about two hours. Transfer the now-frozen rolls to an airtight freezer bag labeled with the date. Freeze for up to four months. To thaw frozen chicken cordon bleu, transfer the container to the fridge the night before you plan to serve it. Bake the thawed rolls for about 10 minutes at 350 degrees F. Allrecipes Tips and Community Praise "What a wonderful recipe," raves Pj kearns. "Simple and delicious! I did use a little olive oil to roll the chicken in after it was constructed and then lightly breaded them. Works out perfectly!" "This recipe was the first I have cooked for my family, and they just would not stop complimenting me on it," says one Allrecipes community member. "Not yet being an experienced cook, I didn't add any gimmicks or tricks of my own, and I found that I didn't need to. A great, easy recipe!" "Love this recipe," says LILYFIRE41. "My husband declared that this was one of his favorite things I've ever made, and he stressed what a big deal that was! Great recipe to use up leftover ham. I made it with the sauce that other members recommended (cream of chicken, lemon juice & sour cream)." Editorial contributions be Corey Williams Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings nonstick cooking spray 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves ¼ teaspoon salt ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper 6 slices Swiss cheese 4 slices cooked ham ½ cup seasoned bread crumbs Directions Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 7x11-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Pound chicken breasts to 1/4 inch thickness. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Sprinkle each piece of chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. Place 1 Swiss cheese slice and 1 ham slice on top of each breast. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Roll up each breast and secure with toothpicks. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Place in the prepared baking dish and sprinkle chicken evenly with bread crumbs. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink, 30 to 35 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Remove from the oven, and place 1/2 Swiss cheese slice on top of each breast. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Return to the oven until cheese has melted, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove toothpicks and serve immediately. DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS I Made It Print 5,188 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 419 Calories 19g Fat 13g Carbs 46g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 419 % Daily Value * Total Fat 19g 25% Saturated Fat 10g 50% Cholesterol 124mg 41% Sodium 932mg 41% Total Carbohydrate 13g 5% Dietary Fiber 1g 3% Total Sugars 1g Protein 46g 92% Vitamin C 12mg 13% Calcium 379mg 29% Iron 2mg 11% Potassium 457mg 10% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. 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