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Chicken Blue Ribbon

A classic take on chicken cordon bleu featuring boneless chicken breasts rolled around ham and Swiss cheese, breaded and baked for a crisp exterior and melty interior.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each), butterflied and pounded thin
  • 4 slices deli ham
  • 4 slices Swiss cheese
Breading Ingredients
  • 1 cup plain breadcrumbs or panko Panko recommended for crispier texture.
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour Use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.
  • 2 large eggs Beaten.
  • 2 tbsp milk
Seasonings
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil For optional searing.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line your baking sheet and set up a dredging station: flour in one bowl, beaten eggs mixed with milk in the second, and crumbs plus Parmesan, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in the third.
Assembly
  1. Place a butterflied chicken breast between plastic wrap and gently pound until about 1/4 inch thick. Season lightly with 1/4 tsp salt and a pinch of pepper.
  2. Spread 1/2 tbsp Dijon mustard over the pounded chicken. Lay one slice of ham and one slice of Swiss cheese on top, leaving a small border for sealing.
  3. Tightly roll the chicken around the filling, tucking in ends. Secure with toothpicks or kitchen twine so the roll holds in the oven.
Breading
  1. Dust the roll in flour, dip into the egg wash, then press into the breadcrumb-Parmesan mixture until evenly coated. Repeat with remaining breasts.
Cooking
  1. Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in an ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Sear rolls for 1-2 minutes per side until golden. This step is optional.
  2. Transfer to the preheated 375°F oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer reads 165°F in the thickest part. Remove toothpicks before serving.

Notes

For ultra-crispy crust, use panko instead of standard breadcrumbs. Assemble rolls, cover, and refrigerate up to 24 hours before breading.