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Chicken Cordon Bleu for One

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword baked cordon bleu, dinner for one, ham and swiss chicken, stuffed chicken breast
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 1 serving
A chicken breast rolled around ham and Swiss, baked in a Parmesan crumb coating, and topped with a creamy Dijon sauce.

Ingredients

Chicken

  • Nonstick spray or butter for the dish
  • ¼ cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 (6–8-ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1 thin slice deli ham (1–2 oz)
  • 1 thin slice Swiss cheese (about 1 oz)
  • 1½ tablespoons salted butter divided

Dijon sauce

  • 1 tablespoon salted butter
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  • Heat the oven to 375°F and grease a 5-inch square or 5x7-inch baking dish. On a plate, mix the breadcrumbs, 2 tablespoons of Parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Put the chicken between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound it to an even ¼ inch thick. Lay the ham and Swiss on top and roll the chicken up tightly. Hold it closed with toothpicks if needed.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter. Roll the chicken in it, then press it into the crumb mixture. Set it in the dish and dot with the last ½ tablespoon of butter.
  • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until it reaches 165°F. Let it rest for a few minutes.
  • While it rests, make the sauce. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a 1-quart saucepan, stir in the flour, and cook for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in the milk. Stir in the mustard and 2 tablespoons of Parmesan and cook for about 3 minutes, until thickened.
  • Spoon the hot sauce over the chicken and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 545g | Calories: 1017kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 84g | Fat: 58g | Saturated Fat: 32g | Trans Fat: 1.7g | Cholesterol: 323mg | Sodium: 2043mg | Potassium: 1357mg | Fiber: 2.6g | Sugar: 8.1g | Vitamin A: 1704IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 683mg | Iron: 3.7mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for the whole recipe (1 serving); ¼ cup breadcrumbs counted as dry bread crumbs, Italian seasoning counted as dried oregano, skinless chicken breast counted as raw chicken breast, ½ cup milk counted as whole milk, Dijon mustard counted as prepared mustard. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.