Description
This crispy creamy chicken cordon bleu is everything you want in a comfort meal—juicy chicken breasts wrapped around savory ham and gooey Swiss cheese, all coated in a golden, crunchy crust and topped with a rich, velvety Dijon-Parmesan sauce. A restaurant-worthy classic that’s surprisingly simple to make at home!
Ingredients
For the Chicken Rolls:
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
8 slices Swiss cheese (sharp or nutty variety)
8 slices deli ham (moist but not wet)
1 cup all-purpose flour (sifted)
2 eggs, beaten
1½ cups panko breadcrumbs (larger flakes preferred)
Peanut or vegetable oil, for frying
For the Creamy Dijon Sauce:
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1¼ cups whole milk (or 2%)
1½ tbsp Dijon mustard (creamy variety)
⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
Prep the Chicken:
Place chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap. Gently pound to about ½-inch thick for even cooking and easier rolling.Season:
Season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Rub in evenly.Layer & Roll:
Lay down 2 slices of Swiss cheese and 2 slices of ham on each chicken breast. Repeat layers. Roll tightly from the short end, tucking as you go.Wrap & Chill:
Wrap each roll tightly in plastic wrap. Twist ends to secure. Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.Bread the Chicken:
Set up three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, one with panko. Dredge each roll in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs—press gently to adhere.Fry:
Heat 2 inches of oil in a tall-sided pan to 325°F. Fry chicken for ~5 minutes per side until golden. If needed, finish in a 325°F oven until internal temp reaches 165°F.Make Sauce:
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant. Stir in flour; cook 1 minute. Slowly whisk in milk until smooth and thickened. Stir in Dijon and Parmesan; season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
Serve:
Slice rolls thickly. Drizzle with warm Dijon sauce. Sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
You can bake instead of fry: 375°F for 25–30 mins (use an oven-safe rack for max crispiness).
Prep ahead: Wrap and chill the chicken up to 24 hours in advance.
Sauce leftovers? Use on veggies or even pasta—don’t waste that goodness!
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 615 Kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 870 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 55 g
- Cholesterol: 185 mg