↑
  • Start Here
  • Recipe Index
  • Travel Index
  • Lifestyle
  • Disclosures
  • Contact
  • Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Easy Peasy Meals

Easy Recipes, Slow Cooker Meals, Meal Planning & Meal Prep

  • About
  • Contact
  • Start Here
  • Disclosures
    • Privacy + Ad Policy
  • Recipes
  • Travel
  • Lifestyle
  • Nav Widget Area

  • Start Here
  • Recipe Index
  • Course
    • Appetizers
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Sides
    • Dessert
  • Method
    • Air fryer
    • Instant Pot
    • Skillet
    • Sheet Pan
    • Slow Cooker
    • Grill / Smoker
  • Holiday
    • Valentine’s Day
    • St. Patrick’s Day
    • Easter
    • Mother’s Day
    • Father’s Day
    • 4th of July
    • Halloween
    • Thanksgiving
    • Christmas
    • NYE
  • Protein
    • Chicken
    • Beef
    • Turkey
    • Pork
    • Fish
    • Vegetarian
  • Low-Carb
Home » Main Dish » Chicken » Chicken Cordon Bleu
This post may contain affiliate links. See my Full Disclosure for further details.
Chicken

Chicken Cordon Bleu

By Rachael | Updated on March 16, 2020

823shares
  • Pinterest
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Yummly
Jump to Recipe Pin Recipe

This post is sponsored by The Hillshire Brands Company. All comments and opinions are my own.

Chicken Cordon Bleu:

Tender and juicy chicken stuffed with Hillshire Farm® Premium Carved Slow Roasted Seasoned Ham and Swiss cheese, then topped with a creamy cheese sauce and garnished with fresh parsley.

This Chicken Cordon Bleu recipe is the perfect dinner. Baked in a casserole dish, and something the whole family loves, it is simple, flavorful, and easy to make. Great for a busy weeknight, or for serving to company.

White plate with homemade chicken cordon bleu, cut in half, topped with a creamy sauce and garnish, fork resting on plate

One of my kid’s favorite foods of all time is Chicken Cordon Bleu. As a working mom, I travel often. I know how much my kids love Chicken Cordon Bleu, so I started making a habit of leaving it as one of the prepared meals for them to eat whenever I was gone. Well, my son started associating the dish with me being gone. And one time he kept asking me if I needed to go out of town, and if I would leave. It got to the point where my feelings were starting to get hurt because he wanted me gone. I was legit sad. I finally asked him why he wanted me to leave so badly, and he said, “So we can have Chicken Cordon Bleu.” He thought the only way he could have Chicken Cordon Bleu was if I wasn’t home.

We all had a good laugh, and I made it that night for dinner.

To say I am excited to share this recipe with you is an understatement. It is one of those recipes that is perfect combination of ease and flavorful goodness and only takes a few simple ingredients.

A piece of Chicken Cordon Bleu, all sliced up, the ham and cheese on the inside is easy to see

How to Make Chicken Cordon Bleu?

Like with all great recipes, the way to make this one amazing is to start with quality ingredients.  If you start with premium ingredients, you are more likely to get a better tasting meal!

Chicken breasts: Obviously the first ingredient for Chicken Cordon Bleu is chicken. For this recipe we use chicken breasts. Chicken breasts are versatile and delicious but can easily be ruined if you don’t pay attention.

The key to achieve great tasting chicken breasts is to cook them at the right temperature. Because chicken comes in different shapes and sizes, cook times vary. So, keep in mind, to get your chicken evenly cooked you will want to pound your chicken to even thickness. And my favorite tip, use a meat thermometer. Chicken should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

Ham: The best ham to use for this chicken cordon bleu recipe is Hillshire Farm Premium Carved Slow Roasted Seasoned Ham. It is high-quality meat with no nitrates or nitrates added. It is all natural and contains no artificial ingredients or artificial preservatives. This ham is literally perfect for any occasion, whether I am in town or not.

A package of Hillshire Farms premium carved ham

Not only is it an excellent choice for premium high-quality meat, but you can get it at Walmart, which means I can pick it up while doing my other shopping, or even with their Online Grocery Pickup. It is located with the packaged lunch meats in the perimeter coolers.

Cheese: Why Swiss cheese? Swiss cheese is the perfect cheese for Chicken Cordon Bleu because it is mild, which allows the amazing flavor of the Hillshire Farm Premium Carved Slow Roasted Seasoned Ham to shine through, it offers a distinct flavor, but doesn’t dominate, and it melts perfectly.

A series of process shots for how to make chicken cordon bleu, from creating the egg mixture and dredge to baking with butter on top

Do you cover chicken cordon bleu when baking it?

One of the questions I get asked most about Chicken Cordon Bleu is whether or not you cover it when baking it. While this is up for debate, I prefer to not cover it. I feel like covering it will result in a slightly juicier chicken breast, but the coating will be soggy. And one of the best parts of Chicken Cordon Bleu is the crispy exterior with the tender, juicy, flavorful interior of salty ham and melty cheese.

Don’t cover the dish and be sure to check the temperature of the chicken so you still achieve juicy chicken that is not overcooked.

What is the best sauce for chicken cordon bleu?

Honestly, this Chicken Cordon Bleu doesn’t even need a sauce. The crunchy coating, juicy chicken, amazing Hillshire Farm Premium Carved Slow Roasted Seasoned Ham, and the melty Swiss cheese provide plenty of flavor. But don’t we just love taking things a step further?

This meal is great for any occasion and is great to make on busy weeknight or for company. If I am in a hurry, I skip the sauce, but when I want to impress or have guests over, this delicious cheese sauce is the perfect addition to Chicken Cordon Bleu.

It starts with a simple roux of butter and flour, and then you add heavy cream, Parmesan, and amazing flavor enhancers like mustard. Can we talk about how a premium piece of slow roasted and seasoned ham is always great with mustard? Trust me when I say this sauce is the perfect addition.

Serve it with a big green salad, baked potatoes, and a cooked veggie side. There you have it. a complete, wholesome meal the whole family will enjoy.

Be sure to grab some Hillshire Farm Premium Carved Meats the next time you are at Walmart and make this amazing Chicken Cordon Bleu recipe.

Chicken cordon bleu on a white plate, all sliced up.

Goes well with These Salads

  • Corn Salad
  • Harvest Salad
  • Super Salad
  • Caprese Pasta Salad
  • Burrata Salad

Goes well with these soups

  • Egg Drop Soup
  • Baked Potato Soup
  • Easy Broccoli Cheese Soup
  • Cheeseburger Soup (Slow Cooker)
White plate with homemade chicken cordon bleu, cut in half, topped with a creamy sauce and garnish, fork resting on plate

Chicken Cordon Bleu

Crispy Chicken Cordon Bleu stuffed with Hillshire Farm® Premium Deli Ham, and topped with a delectable cream sauce. 
4.84 from 6 votes
Print Pin Rate
Course: Main
Cuisine: American, French
Keyword: chicken cordon bleu, chicken recipe, easy chicken dinner
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 1046kcal

Ingredients

Breadcrumbs & Dredge

  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 2 Tbs butter
  • 1 Tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 eggs

Chicken

  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 1 tsp each Salt and pepper
  • 8 slices swiss cheese
  • 5.5 ounces Hillshire Farm® Premium Carved Slow Roasted Seasoned Ham

Sauce

  • 1 tsp garlic
  • 3 Tbsp butter
  • 2 tsp flour
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • 2/3 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp pepper to taste

Garnish

  • 1 Tbs fresh parsley finely chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400F
  • Cut a pocket into each chicken breast
  • In the pocket you created in the chicken, add a slice of cheese, top with slices of Hillshire Farm® Premium Carved Slow Roasted Seasoned Ham, then top with another slice of cheese.
  • Close the pocket, and seal with 2 toothpicks.
  • Season the outside with salt and pepper.

Dredge

  • In a pie plate, mix the mayonnaise, mustard, and eggs.
  • Put the panko and paprika into a separate pie plate, and mix together.
  • Dip the chicken into the egg mixture, coating it well, then immediately move it to the panko crumbs.
  • Use your fingers to press the breadcrumbs onto the side of the chicken.
  • Place in a baking dish.
  • Top each piece of chicken with ½ a Tbs of butter. Or spray with cooking spray.

Baking

  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165 degrees).

Sauce

  • Meanwhile, while chicken bakes, in a medium saucepan over medium heat, add butter, and garlic let butter melt, and garlic cook until fragrant, but not burnt.
  • Add flour to the pot, and whisk together, cook for 1 minute.
  • Add heavy cream and whisk until flour mixture is mixed in, and the sauce is smooth.
  • Add mustard, black pepper and cheese.
  • Continue to whisk, while cooking, until sauce has thickened, a few minutes, add or reduce milk to get your desired thickness.

Assembly

  • When chicken is done baking, remove the toothpicks
  • Top with cream sauce
  • Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
  • Serve and enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories: 1046kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 84g | Fat: 69g | Saturated Fat: 37g | Cholesterol: 415mg | Sodium: 1470mg | Potassium: 1132mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2270IU | Vitamin C: 4.5mg | Calcium: 743mg | Iron: 2.9mg

Our recipe card software calculates these nutrition facts based on averages for the above ingredients, different brands, and quality of produce/meats may have different nutritional information, always calculate your own based on the specific products you use in order to achieve accurate macros for this recipe.

Tried this recipe?Mention @ezpzmealz or tag #ezpzmealz!
Want to use this recipe in a meal plan?Try PrePear, my FREE Meal Planning App that allows you to save your recipes, plan meals, shop for groceries, and cook simply in one place. Join Here!
823shares
  • Pinterest
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Yummly

Related

Related categories:
Chicken Main Dishbaked chicken chicken chicken cordon bleu cordon bleu

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Erin says

    February 5, 2019 at 10:15 am

    This is such a classic and this is absolutely delicious!
    Reply
    • Rachael says

      February 7, 2019 at 5:28 pm

      Thank you so much. Definitely a favorite around here.
      Reply
  2. Kim says

    February 5, 2019 at 10:43 am

    Looks so good! Thanks for the recipe!
    Reply
  3. lauren kelly says

    February 5, 2019 at 11:56 am

    This is my middle guy's favorite! I am definitely holding onto this recipe!
    Reply
    • Rachael says

      February 7, 2019 at 5:28 pm

      My kids love it. So glad to hear your kids enjoyed it.
      Reply
  4. Julie Blanner says

    February 5, 2019 at 12:13 pm

    Can't wait to make this!
    Reply
    • Rachael says

      February 7, 2019 at 5:28 pm

      Thank you!
      Reply
  5. Jocelyn says

    February 8, 2019 at 10:34 am

    We love this easy chicken dinner. It's a favorite in our house too!
    Reply
  6. kazy says

    August 7, 2019 at 9:54 am

    So is that 1,046 calories for one serving or all 4 servings?
    Reply
    • Rachael says

      August 27, 2019 at 12:56 am

      Hi Kazy, unfortunately the nutrition calculator attached to my recipe card is not always the most accurate, so I always recommend running the numbers yourself using a calculator you trust.
      Reply
  7. kazy says

    August 8, 2019 at 10:05 pm

    When you say cut a pocket into the chicken breasts do you mean to butterfly the breasts, slice them in half lengthwise?
    Reply
    • Rachael says

      August 15, 2019 at 4:54 pm

      You don't want to slice it all the way through, and you don't really want to butterfly it either because you want the ends to remain in tack. Think of it like a pita. Take one side and slice into the breast so you can slip the cheese and ham into it but it won't hang out the edges.
      Reply
      • kazy says

        August 18, 2019 at 1:56 pm

        Thanks. Also the 1 tsp of garlic - is that supposed to be diced, chopped or crushed?
      • Rachael says

        August 19, 2019 at 12:01 am

        minced. Sorry!
  8. kazy says

    August 18, 2019 at 7:26 pm

    Wow this came out great. Now I have to figure out how to make this with thighs. I am not fond of breasts. They're the least tastiest part of the chicken. Very very dry meat, even when it's not overcooked. The only thing I would do different with this recipe, besides switching out the breasts for thighs, is I would double the sauce, it was that good! I did replace the heavy cream with full fat milk. When I researched cordon bleu sauce, most used was milk, not cream. Thanks so much for this recipe, it is a keeper. I can't wait to cook this next week end.
    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Primary Sidebar

Rachael from Eazy Peazy Mealz

Welcome, I'm Rachael!

I’m a mom of 4 great kids that keep me super busy.

My philosophy is cooking has to be easy, tasty, kid approved, and fit between homework, piano practice, soccer, and the MOUNTAINS of laundry in my life! Read More Work With Me
Take the Hassle Out of Meal Time!
FREE EMAIL COURSE + Printable Recipe Binder!
 
Easy, quick prep meals your family will want to eat sent straight to your inbox!
Thank you for subscribing!

Crock Pot Meals

Crockpot grape jelly meatballs are the perfect party appetizer.

Crockpot Grape Jelly Meatballs

A bowl full of bolognese made in the slow cooker.

Bolognese Slow Cooker

A bowl of chicken parmesan casserole

Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan

Slow Cooker BBQ Drumsticks on a brown plate.

Slow Cooker BBQ Drumsticks

20 Minute Meals

air fryer chicken tenders coated in a crispy coating of cheez-it crackers
Texas toast pizza, the quickest and easiest pizza made in minutes in the air fryer.
Lemon Basil Chicken with crunchy panko coating
Caribbean shrimp on a plate with coconut rice and chard salad

Free Kitchen Binder eBook

Let's Do This!

browse allRecipes By Method

slow cook

Sheet Pan

Air Fryer

Instant Pot

Grill/Smoke

One Pot

Skillet

Let's Work Together

Hi, I'm Rachael, and I am obsessed with sharing quality products and solid recipes. I can work with you to develop, test and create original recipes and content using YOUR products, and share it across Eazy Peazy Mealz blog and social channels, reaching thousands of dedicated readers.

Let's Do This

Footer

Eazy Peazy Meals
  • About
  • Contact
  • Start Here
  • Disclosure
  • Privacy Policy
Copyright ©2022, Easy Peasy Meals. All Rights Reserved.
Design by Pixel Me Designs
  • Pinterest
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Yummly