Ina Garten Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe
The Ina Garten Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe is classic, cheesy and delicious. It combines tender chicken, ham and melted Swiss cheese.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 4 slices ham
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 1 ½ cups breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F). Grease a baking dish lightly with butter or oil. This prevents sticking and helps the coating crisp.
Prepare the Chicken
- Place chicken breasts between plastic wrap. Pound lightly with meat mallet to ½ inch thickness. This ensures even cooking and tender chicken.
Assemble Chicken
- Lay one slice of ham and one slice of Swiss cheese on each chicken breast. Roll tightly and secure with toothpicks.
Prepare Coating
- Mix flour, salt and pepper in one bowl. Beat eggs in another bowl. Place breadcrumbs in a third bowl. This helps for easy dredging.
Coat the Chicken
- Dredge chicken in flour, then dip into eggs and finally coat with breadcrumbs. Press gently to adhere breadcrumbs to chicken.
Brown the Chicken
- Heat butter and oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown chicken rolls on all sides, about 3–4 minutes per side. This gives a crispy, golden crust.
Bake the Chicken
- Transfer browned chicken to baking dish. Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes. Chicken should reach internal temperature of 74°C (165°F).
Rest and Serve
- Remove toothpicks and let chicken rest for 5 minutes. Slice carefully if desired. Serve hot with your favorite sides for a complete meal.
Notes
- Use thin chicken breasts for even cooking.
- Secure rolls tightly with toothpicks to prevent cheese from leaking.
- Press breadcrumbs firmly for a crunchy coating.
- Brown chicken first for golden color and extra flavor.
- Let chicken rest after baking to retain juices.