Parmesan Crusted Chicken Cordon Bleu

Anamaria Negoita

This Parmesan Crusted Chicken Cordon Bleu is crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and filled with melty cheese and savory ham. It’s an easy, comforting recipe that feels fancy but is simple enough for a cozy weeknight dinner. Perfect when you want something golden, crunchy, and seriously delicious.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Course Main Course

Cuisine European

Servings Servings

Calories 812 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

2 chicken breasts
2 slices ham
2 slices Tilsiter cheese or your favorite semi-hard cheese
1 tsp garlic powder
Salt & pepper to taste
1 egg
2 cloves garlic pressed
3 tbsp flour
4 tbsp breadcrumbs i used stale bread
2 tbsp fresh parsley
3 tbsp grated Parmesan
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter

Instructions

Prepare the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts between parchment paper and pound them evenly until thin and flat.
Season the Chicken: Season both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Add the Ham and Cheese Filling: Layer the cheese on top of the ham, roll them together, place the roll on top of the chicken, then fold the chicken over to fully enclose the filling.
Make the Parmesan Breadcrumbs: Pulse stale bread, parsley, and grated Parmesan in a mixer or food processor until coarse breadcrumbs form.
Set Up the Coating: Place flour in one bowl, whisk egg with minced garlic in another, and add the Parmesan breadcrumbs to a third bowl.
Coat the Chicken: Dredge the stuffed chicken in flour, dip into the egg mixture, then press firmly into the Parmesan breadcrumb mixture until fully coated.
Cook Until Crispy: Heat olive oil and butter in a pan and cook the chicken on medium heat until golden brown and fully cooked through.
Rest and Serve: Let the chicken rest briefly, remove toothpicks, slice, and serve while hot and cheesy.

Nutrition

Calories: 812kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 70gFat: 46gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 19gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 305mgSodium: 1140mgPotassium: 1091mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1055IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 344mgIron: 4mg

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