Cordon Bleu Recipes

HOMEMADE CHICKEN CORDON BLEU

Steps:

• Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness; top each with ham and cheese. Roll up and tuck in ends; secure with toothpicks., Place butter in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, salt and paprika. Dip chicken in butter then roll in crumb mixture., Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Discard toothpicks.

EASY BAKED CHICKEN CORDON BLEU

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Lay out the pounded chicken breasts on a clean surface. Place a slice of ham on each piece, then one stick of cheese. Roll the chicken up around the cheese and ham, and secure with toothpicks. Dip each roll in melted butter, then roll in bread crumbs. Place in a shallow baking dish.
• Bake for 40 minutes in the preheated oven, or until chicken is browned and juices run clear.

CHICKEN CORDON BLEU II

Steps:

• Pound chicken breasts if they are too thick. Place a cheese and ham slice on each breast within 1/2 inch of the edges. Fold the edges of the chicken over the filling, and secure with toothpicks. Mix the flour and paprika in a small bowl, and coat the chicken pieces.
• Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat, and cook the chicken until browned on all sides. Add the wine and bouillon. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.
• Remove the toothpicks, and transfer the breasts to a warm platter. Blend the cornstarch with the cream in a small bowl, and whisk slowly into the skillet. Cook, stirring until thickened, and pour over the chicken. Serve warm.

ORIGINAL CHICKEN CORDON BLEU

Steps:

• Lay the chicken breasts between pieces of wax paper and use a mallet to pound them to 1/4 inch to 1/8 inch thick. Take care not to pound holes in the chicken. Layer each breast with the ham, then place a finger of cheese in the center. Roll up to completely enclose the ham and cheese and secure with toothpicks.
• In a medium bowl, combine the flour, salt and pepper. Lightly dredge the chicken in the seasoned flour, then dip in the egg and coat with bread crumbs. Place on a baking sheet and chill at least 15 minutes and up to 4 hours.
• In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the butter. Add the chicken and cook, turning carefully with tongs, until browned, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add 1/2 cup of the stock to the skillet, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until the chicken is cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes. Move the chicken to a warm platter.
• Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of stock to the skillet, raise the heat to high, and cook, stirring up browned bits clinging to the bottom, for 1 minute. Add the wine (or heavy cream or additional stock), lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, until the consistency of gravy, about 45 seconds. Pour over the chicken breasts and serve.

EASY CHICKEN CORDON BLEU

Steps:

• Take chicken and place on a large cutting board. Put a piece of wax paper (or even saran wrap) over the chicken breast.
• Use a heavy pan, or mallet, and smash the chicken breast till it spreads out to about the size of 2 chicken breasts.
• Then place 2 pieces of ham on the chicken breast and then 2 pieces of cheese.
• Take chicken and roll up into a log. If it isn't holding together, place a couple toothpicks into the chicken to hold in place.
• Roll each piece in the flour, then in beaten egg, then in bread crumbs.
• Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and place in oven at 375°F and bake for 30-45 minutes (or until chicken is cooked through).
• Cut each piece in 2 pieces, and serve!

GLUTEN-FREE CHICKEN CORDON BLEU

Steps:

• Between pieces of plastic wrap or waxed paper, place each chicken breast smooth side down; gently pound with flat side of meat mallet or rolling pin until about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick.
• Heat oven to 375°F. Grease 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with butter.
• In food processor, place cereal, garlic salt and basil. Cover; process until finely ground like flour. Set aside. In small bowl, beat egg and milk; set aside. Layer 1 piece of ham and 1 piece of cheese on each chicken breast. Roll up and secure each with a toothpick so that cheese and ham is enclosed within chicken. Coat each rolled chicken breast with Bisquick mix, then egg mixture, and then cereal mixture. Place in baking dish.
• Bake 35 to 40 minutes. Serve with cheesy mashed potatoes and your favorite vegetable or salad.