Chicken Cordon Bleu
Delicious baked Chicken Cordon Bleu with lean chicken breasts stuffed with ham and Swiss cheese, coated in crispy Parmesan-seasoned breadcrumbs. A healthier twist on a classic favorite!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 12 thin slices skinless boneless chicken breasts about 36 oz total, 3 oz each
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp fresh cracked black pepper
- 1 large egg
- 2 large egg whites
- 1 tbsp water
- 0.5 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 6 slices lean deli ham thinly sliced, sliced in half
- 6 slices Sargento reduced fat Swiss cheese cut in half
- 1 spray cooking spray
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat the oven to 450°F. Spray a large non-stick baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Wash and dry the chicken cutlets. Lightly pound them to even thickness and season with salt and fresh cracked black pepper.
- Place a slice of ham on each chicken cutlet, then add half a slice of Swiss cheese on top. Roll up the chicken and place seam side down on the baking sheet.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg, egg whites, and water to make an egg wash.
- In another bowl, mix the seasoned breadcrumbs with the grated Parmesan cheese.
- Dip each chicken roll first into the egg wash, then coat thoroughly with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place the coated chicken rolls on the baking sheet seam side down. Spray the tops lightly with cooking spray.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the coating is golden and crispy.
Notes
This baked Chicken Cordon Bleu can also be prepared in an air fryer for a quicker option and less oil. Serve with steamed vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal.