French-inspired · stuffed chicken
Crispy Baked Chicken Cordon Bleu
Chicken breasts wrap around ham and Swiss cheese under a golden panko crust, then bake instead of deep-fry.
Total time50 min
Hands-on25 min
Cleanupmedium
Serves4
Cook
Make dinner
- 01
Heat the oven to 425°F. Season the chicken, then top each piece with ham and Swiss. Roll tightly and secure with toothpicks.
- 02
Coat each roll in flour, egg, then panko mixed with olive oil. Arrange seam-side down on a lined sheet pan.
- 03
Bake until deeply golden and the chicken reaches 165°F, 22 to 26 minutes.
- 04
Rest for 5 minutes, remove the toothpicks, and slice to show the ham-and-cheese center. Serve with mustard.
Make it work
Useful swaps
- Use turkey slices instead of ham for a pork-free version.
- Gluten-free flour and panko make the coating gluten-free.
Why this is a good weeknight call
The ingredient list stays focused, and the recipe has a clear stopping point instead of extra optional projects.
