Description
Chicken Cordon Bleu with Creamy Cheese Sauce
Golden-crispy chicken rolls stuffed with ham and Swiss cheese, topped with a luscious cheese sauce for the ultimate comfort food!
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4 slices of ham
4 slices of Swiss cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs (beaten)
1 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
For the Cheese Sauce:
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1/2 cup grated Swiss cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
For Garnish:
Chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken Rolls:
Flatten each chicken breast
to about 1/4-inch thickness. Season with salt and pepper.
Place a slice of ham
and Swiss cheese
on each breast, then roll tightly and secure with toothpicks.
Bread the Chicken:
Dredge each chicken roll in flour
, dip in beaten eggs
, and coat with breadcrumbs
.
Cook the Chicken:
Heat vegetable oil
in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the chicken rolls until golden brown and cooked through (about 4-5 minutes per side). Place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Make the Cheese Sauce:
In a small saucepan, melt butter
over medium heat. Stir in flour
and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk
until smooth and thickened.
Add grated Swiss cheese
and stir until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
Assemble the Dish:
Place the chicken rolls on a plate and drizzle generously with the cheese sauce.
Garnish and Serve:
Sprinkle with chopped parsley
and serve hot.
This Chicken Cordon Bleu with Creamy Cheese Sauce is the perfect balance of crispy, cheesy, and savory.
Enjoy every bite!
