Chicken Cordon Bleu
Delicious chicken breast filled with ham and Swiss cheese, breaded and pan-fried to golden perfection. A classic comfort food recipe.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts Chicken Breasts
- 4 slices Swiss Cheese
- 4 slices Ham
- 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup Vegetable oil
- teaspoon Salt to taste
- teaspoon Black pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Pound chicken breasts to 1/4-inch thickness.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Place a slice of ham and a slice of Swiss cheese on each chicken breast.
- Fold the chicken over to enclose the ham and cheese.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, then dip in beaten eggs, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook chicken for 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Notes
Serve hot with your favorite side dishes, such as mashed potatoes or green beans.