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Chicken Cordon Bleu served and ready to eat

Chicken Cordon Bleu

Chicken breast stuffed with ham and cheese, breaded and pan-fried — a French-Swiss classic that feels special.

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15 minPrep
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20 minCook
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4Serves
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MediumLevel
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Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 4 slices ham
  • 100g Gruyère or Emmental
  • 1 cup flour
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1.5 cups breadcrumbs
  • Oil and butter
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Butterfly each breast and flatten with a rolling pin.
  2. Place ham and cheese on each, then roll up tightly.
  3. Secure with toothpicks if needed; coat in flour, egg, then breadcrumbs.
  4. Fry in oil and butter over medium heat for 12-15 minutes, turning, until golden and cooked.
  5. Rest before slicing.
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Tara’s tips

  • Chill the rolled chicken for 15 minutes so it holds shape.
  • Cook over medium heat so it cooks through without burning.

Serving suggestions

  • Serve with mash and greens.

Storage & reheating

Keeps 2 days.

Nutrition

Nutrition information is not yet available for this recipe. Values vary with portion size and exact ingredients — we will add verified figures here soon.

Frequently asked questions

Bake it?

Yes — 200C for 25 minutes.

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