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Chicken Cordon Bleu with Swiss Cheese Sauce

Chicken Cordon Bleu with Swiss Cheese Sauce for Comfort Food Bliss

This Chicken Cordon Bleu with Swiss Cheese Sauce is a delightful combination of crispy breading and rich, creamy cheese, making it a perfect gluten-free comfort food.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 rolls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Rolls
  • 4 pieces Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 8 slices Turkey Slices or ham
  • 4 slices Swiss Cheese or Provolone, Gruyère
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour
  • 2 pieces Eggs or egg alternative
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs gluten-free options preferred
For the Cheese Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Butter or vegan butter
  • 2 cups Milk almond or oat milk works
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or fresh garlic
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • Meat Mallet
  • Shallow dishes
  • saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch using a meat mallet.
  3. Layer turkey and cheese on each chicken breast, carefully rolling and securing with toothpicks.
  4. Set up a breading station with flour, eggs, and breadcrumbs in separate shallow dishes.
  5. Coat each chicken roll in flour, dip in egg mixture, then roll in breadcrumbs.
  6. Melt butter in a skillet and pan-fry the rolls until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side.
  7. Transfer to a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
  8. For the sauce, melt remaining butter, whisk in flour, add milk, and gradually incorporate Swiss cheese until smooth.
  9. Let the chicken rest before slicing and serve with the cheese sauce drizzled over the top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1000IUCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Make sure to let the chicken rest after baking to maintain juiciness. Substitute Swiss cheese with Gruyère or Provolone if needed.

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