Light Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipes

EASY CHICKEN CORDON BLEU

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, brown chicken in butter for 1-2 minutes on each side. Remove to paper towels to drain., On a lightly floured surface, roll each pastry sheet into a 12-in. square. Cut into four 6-in. squares. Place a chicken breast in the center of each square; top with cheese and ham., Whisk egg and water; lightly brush over pastry edges. Bring 2 sides of pastry over chicken, overlapping 1 over the other; press seams to seal. Pinch together ends and fold under. , Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; brush tops with egg mixture. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a thermometer reads 165°.

BAKED CHICKEN CORDON BLEU

Steps:

• Lay a chicken breast between 2 pieces of plastic wrap and use a meat mallet to pound the chicken to ¼" thickness. Be careful not to pound any holes in the chicken.
• Remove the top layer of plastic wrap.
• Place one slice of ham and 1 slice of cheese over the pounded breast. Fold over the sides of the breast to make more of a square (it won't be a perfect square). To roll and wrap the breast, pull up gently on the bottom sheet of the plastic wrap while rolling the breast into a tube-shape. Roll the breast tightly. Now, pick up both side ends of the plastic wrap and carefully spin the breast to tighten each end (as if making sausage links). Fold the twisted ends of the plastic wrap underneath the breast and place it is a dish with the folded plastic ends underneath. This method closes each end of the breast and holds the ham and cheese in place. Repeat with the remaining breasts. Refrigerate the breasts at least 1 hour or up to 2 days ahead.
• Thirty minutes before cooking, remove the breast from the fridge and heat the oven to 375°F. Set the oven rack to middle position.
• Cover a sheet pan with foil and pour the panko breadcrumbs evenly over the foil. Roast the breadcrumbs 5-6 minutes or until golden brown. Shake the pan halfway through browning. Remove from the oven and pour the breadcrumbs onto a small plate to cool.
• Place a metal rack over the same foil-lined sheet pan and spray the rack with nonstick cooking spray (the chicken breast will be placed on this while the chicken cooks).
• Unroll the plastic and season each with kosher salt, black pepper and Herbes de Provence.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard and mayonnaise, and brush a thin layer of the mixture over each breast.
• Place the eggs in a bowl and whisk lightly.
• Place the breadcrumbs and the eggs next to each other on the work surface next to the foil-lined sheet pan.
• Roll and gently press a chicken breast in the panko breadcrumbs.
• Dip and roll the breast in the beaten eggs.
• Once again, roll the breast in the breadcrumbs being careful to cover any bare spots. Place the breaded breast on the rack-covered baking sheet. Repeat with all breasts.
• The breasts can be cooked immediately, or they can be refrigerated (uncovered) up to an hour to allow the coating to dry out a little. I think it works best to let them dry a little in the fridge, but it isn't necessary.
• Cook the breast at 375°F for 30-40 minutes. Spin the sheet pan around after 15 minutes.
• The chicken is done when golden brown and the internal temperature registers 160°F on a meat thermometer.
• Serve with the Dijon Wine Cream Sauce and...
• Enjoy!
• While the chicken cooks, make the sauce.
• Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat.
• Add 2 tablespoons butter and cook until melted
• Add 2 tablespoons flour and whisk until smooth. Cook the butter/flour mixture until it becomes a little darker, 1-2 minutes.
• While whisking, add wine and continue whisking until smooth.
• Continue whisking and add chicken broth and cream.
• Add mustard and thyme. Whisk until smooth.
• Season to taste with kosher salt & black pepper.
• Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat and cook just until sauce thickens to almost-gravy consistency. Remove from the heat and set aside. When the chicken is almost ready, reheat the sauce over low heat to serve with the chicken.

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 I

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 7x11 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
• Pound chicken breasts to 1/4 inch thickness.
• Sprinkle each piece of chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. Place 1 cheese slice and 1 ham slice on top of each breast. Roll up each breast, and secure with a toothpick. Place in baking dish, and sprinkle chicken evenly with bread crumbs.
• Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink. Remove from oven, and place 1/2 cheese slice on top of each breast. Return to oven for 3 to 5 minutes, or until cheese has melted. Remove toothpicks, and serve immediately.

SKILLET CHICKEN CORDON BLEU

Steps:

• Season chicken with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Place the flour in a shallow dish. Lightly dredge the chicken with flour on both sides, shaking off the excess reserving the flour.
• In a small bowl combine the chicken broth, lemon juice, Dijon mustard and 1 teaspoon of the reserved flour, whisk until smooth.
• Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Melt the butter and add 1 teaspoon of the olive oil and half of the chicken.
• Cook 2 minutes on each side, until slightly golden, then transfer to a dish.
• Add remaining 1/2 teaspoon olive oil and remaining chicken and cook 2 minutes on each side.
• Set aside on a dish with the other pieces of chicken.
• Reduce the heat to medium-low, add the chicken broth mixture. Whisk scraping up any bits stuck to the pan then simmer 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
• Return the chicken to the skillet, top each piece with a slice of ham and a slice of swiss, cover the skillet and simmer medium-low for 3 to 4 minutes until the cheese melts.
• To serve use a spatula and transfer the chicken to each dish, spoon the remaining sauce over each piece.

BAKED CHICKEN CORDON BLEU

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F. Spray a large non-stick baking sheet with cooking spray.
• Wash and dry the chicken cutlets; lightly pound the chicken to make thinner and lightly season with salt and black pepper.
• Lay the chicken on a working surface and place a slice of ham on top of the chicken, then the cheese and roll, setting them aside seam side down.
• In a medium bowl, whisk eggs and egg whites along with water to make an egg wash.
• In another medium bowl, combine breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese.
• Dip the chicken into the egg wash, then into the breadcrumbs.
• Place chicken onto the baking sheet seem side down. Spray the top of the chicken with more cooking spray and bake about 25 minutes, or until until cooked.

PETIT CHICKEN CORDON BLEU

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
• Lay the thighs out on a plastic cutting board and cover them in plastic wrap. Beat them with a rolling pin or a skillet, until slightly flattened. Sprinkle them with salt.
• Place two pieces of ham over the chicken. Place one piece of cheese on each end and roll the thighs up into a roulade.
• Coat the chicken rolls in flour, then the egg, then the crumbs, be sure to coat evenly in each stage.
• Heat an oven proof skillet to medium heat and add the oil. Once hot, carefully place the chicken rolls, seam side down, into the skillet. Let brown, then turn over. Brown several more minutes, then place the skillet in the oven for 20 minutes.
• Remove from heat. Let the chicken rest about 5 minutes before serving.

LIGHT CHICKEN CORDON BLEU

Steps:

• Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. Sprinkle with pepper; place a ham slice and 3 tablespoons of cheese down the center of each piece. Roll up and tuck in ends; secure with toothpicks. Pour milk into a shallow bowl. In another bowl, combine the cornflakes, paprika, garlic powder and salt. Dip chicken in milk, then roll in crumbs., Place in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until meat is no longer pink. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, whisk the soup, sour cream and lemon juice until blended; heat through. Discard toothpicks from chicken; serve with sauce.

EASY KETO CHICKEN CORDON BLEU

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking dish with foil, fit it with a wire rack and spray the rack with oil.
• In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise and the Dijon mustard.
• Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper. Brush them on all sides with the Dijon mixture. Dredge them in the almond meal, and place them on the prepared wire rack. Spray their tops with oil.
• Bake the chicken, uncovered, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 165 degrees F, 20-30 minutes (start checking after 20 minutes). How long you need to bake will depend on your oven and on the size of the chicken pieces.
• Top each chicken breast with two slices of ham (folded in two if necessary) and a slice of Swiss cheese.
• Return the chicken to the hot oven for 2-3 minutes, just until the cheese melts. Garnish with chopped parsley. Allow to rest 5 minutes before serving, to allow the juices to redistribute and settle.

CHICKEN CORDON BLEU

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Pound chicken to ¼" thick. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Top each chicken breast with 1 slice of ham and about 1 oz cheese. Roll the chicken jelly roll style. Secure with a toothpick.
• Combine butter and garlic in a small dish. Mix breadcrumbs and thyme in a separate bowl. Dip each chicken roll in butter and then into the breadcrumb mixture.
• Place in a baking dish and bake 35-40 minutes or until chicken reaches 165°F.