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Traditional Chicken Cordon Bleu

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 French 🇫🇷Swiss 🇨🇭 High-Protein 💪Anabolic Diet

Traditional Chicken Cordon Bleu layers tender chicken with salty ham and mellow Swiss, then finishes with a silky white wine cream sauce. Each bite balances crisp exterior with gooey cheese and rich, savory notes, perfect for a special weeknight dinner or an elegant gathering. Serve it with simple vegetables or potatoes to let the flavors shine.

  • Prep20 mins
  • Cook40 mins
  • Serves6
  • DifficultyMedium
Traditional Chicken Cordon Bleu
  1. 1

    Combine the flour and paprika in a shallow bowl.

  2. 2

    Pound the chicken breasts to 1/4 inch thick.

  3. 3

    Place one slice Swiss and one slice ham on each breast, leaving the outer 1/2 inch uncovered.

  4. 4

    Roll the chicken around the filling, dip in the flour mixture to coat all sides, and secure with toothpicks.

  5. 5

    Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

  6. 6

    Add the chicken and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, 5 to 8 minutes.

  7. 7

    Add the wine and bouillon.

  8. 8

    Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 30 minutes.

  9. 9

    Check with an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center; it should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

  10. 10

    Transfer the chicken to a warm platter and remove the toothpicks.

  11. 11

    Whisk the cream and cornstarch in a small bowl, then slowly pour into the skillet while whisking constantly to combine with the remaining wine mixture.

  12. 12

    Cook, stirring often, until the sauce thickens, 3 to 5 minutes.

  13. 13

    Pour the sauce over the chicken and serve immediately.