Description
This Oven Chicken Cordon Bleu is a baked twist on the classic dish—crispy, cheesy, and full of flavor without the mess of frying. Stuffed with smoky ham and melty Swiss, then coated in golden breadcrumbs, it’s the perfect weeknight dinner or showstopper for guests.
Ingredients
2 large chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
4 slices deli ham
4 slices Swiss cheese
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil or cooking spray
Instructions
1. Butterfly each chicken breast horizontally and place between parchment paper. Pound to 1/4 inch thickness using a meat mallet.
2. Lay 2 slices of ham and 2 slices of cheese on each chicken breast. Roll tightly and secure with toothpicks.
3. Set up 3 bowls: flour in the first, beaten eggs in the second, and panko breadcrumbs mixed with seasonings in the third.
4. Dredge each chicken roll in flour, then dip in egg, then coat fully in the breadcrumb mixture.
5. Place on a wire rack over a baking sheet. Lightly spray with oil.
6. Bake at 375°F for 25–30 minutes, or until internal temp reaches 165°F.
7. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Pound the chicken evenly to avoid overcooked edges and undercooked centers.
Use a wire rack to ensure the breading crisps evenly on all sides.
Let the chicken rest after baking to keep the cheese from spilling out.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
Keywords: chicken cordon bleu, oven baked, ham and cheese stuffed