Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe Easy To Make On The Stovetop

Chicken Cordon Bleu is one of those dishes that looks and tastes fancy but is really simple to prepare! It’s so easy, you can serve it up any old night of the week, or for a special occasion. The traditional dish is baked, but this one is made right on the stove top in a skillet. The warm slice of ham and Swiss cheese melts beautifully as it’s wrapped up in tender chicken breasts. It’s never dry and always cooks up perfectly. Serve with our delicious, creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu Sauce and prepare to die of happiness!

Ingredients in this Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe

This fancy, beautiful dish is made with simple, easy to find ingredients, which makes it all the more fun to make. Here’s all you need:

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts – You’ll use a meat mallet to pound the chicken to a quarter to half inch thickness. I like to place each breast in between sheets of parchment paper so they don’t stick. Swiss cheese – I like to buy it in the block and make chunks about 3 to 4-inch length and about the same thickness as string cheese. Black forest ham – About four slices of ham for each chicken serving. You can substitute prosciutto too. Panko bread crumbs – Start with about a cup and a half, and add more if needed. Parmesan cheese – half a cup, which you’ll mix in with the breadcrumbs. Paprika – one tablespoon Butter – use a half cup of melted butter for the breadcrumb mixture and another quarter cup for frying over medium heat. Chicken broth – one and a half cups Heavy whipping cream – one cup, for the delicious creamy sauce. salt pepper, and paprika – to taste

Tips for Perfect Cordon Bleu

Make sure the chicken breasts are nice and thin. You can buy them thinly sliced or pound them with a mallet or rolling pin until they’re about half an inch thick. No need for egg or flour for the chicken breading. The breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese and butter will give your chicken a delicious, golden crust. I like to use a block of Swiss cheese and slice chunks about three quarters of an inch wide, and about as long as a string cheese. When you cut into the chicken the cheese stays inside. Don’t skimp on the paprika; it adds a bright, smoky flavor to the dish. Add a squirt or two of Dijon mustard to the sauce to make a delicious Dijon cream sauce.

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Chicken Cordon Bleu Sauce

When preparing your Chicken Cordon Bleu, don’t forget our Chicken Cordon Bleu Sauce. The creamy, flavorful sauce complements the chicken beautifully. It is easy to prepare, and can be prepared ahead and reheated when you are ready to serve.

What to Serve with Chicken Cordon Bleu

The chicken cordon bleu is an elegant dish on it’s own and doesn’t require a complicated side dish, yet it is versatile enough to make your dinner plate as simple or as fancy as you like. A simple side of rice with broccoli, asparagus, or a green salad is perfect for this recipe. Try one of these simple side dishes to create an upscale dining experience at home.