Bacon-Swiss Chicken Cordon Bleu with Apple Ale Cream
This Bacon-Swiss Chicken Cordon Bleu with Apple Ale Cream pairs juicy chicken with smoky bacon and melty Swiss cheese for a rich, comforting bite. A silky apple-ale cream sauce adds a gentle sweetness and tang that balances the savory layers. Perfect for a cozy dinner or a special weekend meal when you want something hearty and memorable.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Bacon-Swiss Chicken Cordon Bleu with Apple Ale Cream, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 47 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 54 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 8
- Heart Health
- 45
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 37
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Put the chicken in the freezer until slightly firm, about 15 minutes.
- 2
Meanwhile, place the bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning now and then, until evenly browned and crisp, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon on paper towels and, once cool, cut the slices in half.
- 3
Add the mushrooms and garlic to the bacon drippings and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, for about 2 minutes.
- 4
Stir 1/2 of the ale with 1 tablespoon cornstarch in a small bowl. Pour into the mushroom mixture; cook and stir until slightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Take off the heat and set aside.
- 5
Combine the milk and butter in a saucepan over medium heat; cook until the butter melts and the mixture is warm. Mix the remaining beer with the remaining cornstarch in a small bowl; add to the milk mixture along with the chicken bouillon. Cook and stir until slightly thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and blend with the mushroom mixture.
- 6
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a casserole dish with parchment paper.
- 7
Put the eggs in a pie plate and beat with a fork until blended. Place the bread crumbs in a separate pie plate.
- 8
Take the chicken out of the freezer. Cut a small pocket in each breast; do not cut all the way through or the cheese will leak during baking. Divide the bacon and Swiss cheese evenly and stuff into the chicken breasts. Immediately dip in the beaten egg, then dredge in the bread crumbs. Place in the prepared casserole dish.
- 9
Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 10
Just before the chicken is done, warm the cream sauce on the stove.
- 11
Plate the chicken and spoon the warm sauce over each portion.
- Calories 899.31 kcal High 45%
- Protein 49.18 g Good Source 98%
- Carbohydrate 58.62 g 21%
- Total Fat 48.31 g High 62%
- Saturated Fat 23.84 g High 119%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 268.09 mg High 89%
- Sodium 1565.78 mg High 68%
- Dietary Fiber 1.59 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 9.78 g --
- Added Sugars 1.54 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 543.02 mg Good Source 42%
- Iron 4.38 mg Good Source 24%
- Potassium 294.49 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 66.95 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 0.1 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 1.44 mcg Low Source 7%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Bacon Swiss Chicken Cordon Bleu with Apple Ale Cream is made with 12 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Apple Beer, Bread Crumbs, Center Cut Bacon, and Chicken Bouillon. Each serving provides about 899.31 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Bacon-Swiss Chicken Cordon Bleu with Apple Ale Cream made of?
- The main ingredients are Apple Beer, Bread Crumbs, Center-Cut Bacon, Chicken Bouillon, Cornstarch. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Bacon-Swiss Chicken Cordon Bleu with Apple Ale Cream?
- About 1 hr in total: 20 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 899.31 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Bacon-Swiss Chicken Cordon Bleu with Apple Ale Cream easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 11 steps.
- Is Bacon-Swiss Chicken Cordon Bleu with Apple Ale Cream healthy?
- Bacon-Swiss Chicken Cordon Bleu with Apple Ale Cream has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 899.31 calories and 49.18 g of protein, or 98% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1565.78 mg (68% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 23.84 g (119% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Corn, Garlic and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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