Chicken Cordon Bleu In Pastry Recipes

CHICKEN CORDON BLEU BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Sprinkle the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder, tossing to coat evenly.
• On a cutting board, place a chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound until about ½-inch (1 cm) thick with a meat mallet, rolling pin, or heavy pan.
• Remove the plastic wrap and place a layer of Swiss cheese, then ham, then one more layer of Swiss cheese.
• Evenly roll the chicken, and place onto a new sheet of plastic wrap.
• Wrap the chicken in the plastic wrap, twist the excess plastic, and roll the chicken while twisting the sides in to tighten and firm up the roll of chicken cordon bleu. Tie the excess and chill in the fridge to set for 30 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Cut the puff pastry sheets in half and gently roll out width-wise.
• Brush the pastry with mustard and place the chicken on to the bottom edge of the pastry.
• Tightly roll the chicken in the puff pastry, pinching the seams together to close and folding the sides under the bottom.
• Place the chickens rolls on a greased baking sheet and brush all sides with egg wash.
• With a fork, score a decorative design onto the surface of the puff pastry.
• Sprinkle with salt.
• Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the puff pastry is a dark golden brown and the internal temperature of the chicken is 165°F (75°C).
• Enjoy!

EASY CHICKEN CORDON BLEU

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, brown chicken in butter for 1-2 minutes on each side. Remove to paper towels to drain., On a lightly floured surface, roll each pastry sheet into a 12-in. square. Cut into four 6-in. squares. Place a chicken breast in the center of each square; top with cheese and ham., Whisk egg and water; lightly brush over pastry edges. Bring 2 sides of pastry over chicken, overlapping 1 over the other; press seams to seal. Pinch together ends and fold under. , Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; brush tops with egg mixture. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a thermometer reads 165°.

CHICKEN CORDON BLEU I

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 7x11 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
• Pound chicken breasts to 1/4 inch thickness.
• Sprinkle each piece of chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. Place 1 cheese slice and 1 ham slice on top of each breast. Roll up each breast, and secure with a toothpick. Place in baking dish, and sprinkle chicken evenly with bread crumbs.
• Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink. Remove from oven, and place 1/2 cheese slice on top of each breast. Return to oven for 3 to 5 minutes, or until cheese has melted. Remove toothpicks, and serve immediately.

CHICKEN CORDON BLEU IN PASTRY

Steps:

• In medium skillet over medium-high heat, heat margarine.
• Season chicken.with salt and pepper if desired. Add chicken and cook until browned. Remove from skillet.
• Cover and refrigerate at least 15 minutes.
• Thaw pastry sheet at room temperature 30 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Mix egg and water and set aside.
• Unfold pastry on lightly floured surface.Roll into 14-inch square and cut into 4 (7-inch) squares.Spread 1 teaspoon mustard on each square.Top
• with 1 slice ham, 1 slice cheese and 1 chicken breast half. Brush edges of
• squares with egg mixture. Fold corners to center on top of chicken and.
• seal edges. Place seam-side down on shallow-sided baking sheet.Brush with egg mixture.
• Bake 25 minutes or until golden.

CHICKEN CORDON BLEU PUFFS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 2-3 minutes. Stir in Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, seasoned salt and mustard; remove from heat. Stir in chicken, ham and Swiss cheese. , On a lightly floured surface, unfold puff pastry. Roll each pastry out into an 11-inch square. Cut each pastry into fourths. Place in 8 greased jumbo muffin cups, pressing gently onto bottoms and up sides, allowing corners to point up. Divide chicken mixture among cups. Bring pastry corners together and pinch to seal., Bake until golden brown, 20-25 minutes.

CRISPY, CREAMY CHICKEN CORDON BLEU RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Sprinkle the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder, tossing to coat evenly.
• On a cutting board, place a chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound until about ½ inch (1 cm) thick with a meat mallet, rolling pin, or heavy pan.
• Remove the plastic wrap and place 2 slices of Swiss cheese, then 2 slices of ham, then another layer of Swiss cheese, and another layer of ham. Evenly roll the chicken and place onto a new sheet of plastic wrap.
• Wrap the chicken in the plastic wrap tightly and use the excess plastic on the sides to twist, firming up the roll of chicken cordon bleu as you work. Tie the excess plastic. Repeat with the remaining ingredients, then chill the rolls in the fridge to set for 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, preheat a tall-sided pan with 2 inches (5 cm) of oil to 325°F (170°C).
• After the rolls are set, prepare 2 separate large, wide dishes with the flour, beaten egg, and bread crumbs. Dredge the chicken first in the flour, then the egg, and then bread crumbs.
• Place the breaded chicken cordon bleu in the oil and cook for about 5 minutes per side, or until the outside is an even golden brown. If a good color is achieved and the chicken's center is still not 165°F (75°C), place the chicken cordon bleu on a wire rack set over a baking sheet and finish the chicken in the oven at 325°F (170°C) until that temperature is reached.
• Meanwhile, prepare the sauce. In a 1 ½-quart saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and cook the garlic until soft. Add the flour and whisk for 1 minute.
• Add the milk and whisk until fully combined with the roux and no lumps remain. Continue whisking until the mixture comes to a simmer and has thickened.
• Add the mustard, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper and whisk to combine. Remove the pan from the heat.
• Slice the chicken and serve drizzled with Dijon sauce.
• Enjoy!