Unforgettable Chicken Cordon Bleu: The Ultimate Recipe!

This version of classic chicken Cordon Bleu (meaning “blue ribbon”) is served with a creamy wine sauce. The term originally referred to an award for culinary excellence.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 3tablespoonsall-purpose flour

  • 1teaspoonpaprika

  • 6skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

  • 6slicesSwiss cheese

  • 6slicesham

  • 6tablespoonsbutter

  • ½cupdry white wine

  • 1teaspoonchicken bouillon granules

  • 1cupheavy whipping cream

  • 1tablespooncornstarch

Cooking Directions

  1. Mix flour and paprika together in a shallow bowl.

  2. Pound chicken breasts to a thickness of 1/4 inch. Place one slice Swiss and one slice ham onto each breast, leaving the outer 1/2 inch uncovered. Roll chicken over filling, dip in flour mixture to coat on all sides, and secure with toothpicks.

  3. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, 5 to 8 minutes. Add wine and bouillon. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

  4. Transfer chicken to a warm platter and remove the toothpicks. Whisk cream and cornstarch together in a small bowl; slowly pour into the skillet, whisking constantly to blend with remaining wine mixture. Cook, stirring often, until sauce thickens, 3 to 5 minutes.

  5. Pour sauce over chicken and serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe6
Calories584
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
41g
52%
Saturated Fat
24g
119%
Cholesterol
195mg
65%
Sodium
655mg
28%
Total Carbohydrate
8g
3%
Dietary Fiber
0g
1%
Total Sugars
1g
Protein
42g
Vitamin C
12mg
59%
Calcium
272mg
21%
Iron
2mg
8%
Potassium
473mg
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.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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