Classic Chicken Cordon Bleu

Classic Chicken Cordon Bleu

French Stuffed Chicken with Ham and Cheese

Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 15m
Cook Time: 30m
Total Time: 45m
Temp.: 390°F
Servings: 2
Difficulty: Easy
4.8 (23 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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For the sauce

Nutritional Information

590
Calories
24g
Fat
207mg
Cholesterol
19g
Carbs
3g
Sugar
72g
Protein
Classic Chicken Cordon Bleu

Recipe Description

Cook to impress with my Classic Chicken Cordon Bleu recipe! Cordon Bleu is to the French what the hamburger is to the US – as authentic as they come! Chicken Cordon Bleu is essentially a chicken breast stuffed with cheese and deep-fried until the meat is juicy and succulent and the cheese is melted and oozing.

I’ve added a few extra touches to mine to make it even tastier, including sliding some ham in alongside the cheese and spreading a punchy combination of mustard and mayonnaise over the chicken before coating it in crispy panko breadcrumbs. You can also use the classic egg and flour dredging method but believe me, you’ll enjoy my version much more!

To make the Classic Chicken Cordon Bleu, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Classic Chicken Cordon Bleu

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Heat the oven

    1 min

    Preheat the oven to 390°F.

  2. 2

    Toast the breadcrumbs

    3 min
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    Spread the panko breadcrumbs out on a baking sheet and spray with oil. Bake for 3 minutes until turning golden. Remove from the oven, tip into a bowl and set aside.

  3. 3

    Prepare the chicken breasts

    1 min
    Step 3 - Classic Chicken Cordon Bleu

    Cut a slice into each of the chicken breasts lengthwise so that you create a pocket.

  4. 4

    Stuff the chicken breasts

    2 min
    Step 4 - Classic Chicken Cordon Bleu

    Fold the cheese slices in half and stuff 2 slices into each pocket, followed by the ham. Fold the chicken over the seal the pocket and use 2 toothpicks to hold the closure in place. Lay the chicken breasts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

  5. 5

    Mix the mayo and mustard

    1 min
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    In a small bowl, combine the mustard, mayo, salt, and pepper.

  6. 6

    Coat the chicken breasts

    1 min
    Step 6 - Classic Chicken Cordon Bleu

    Coat the top and sides of the chicken with the mustard mixture.

  7. 7

    Crumb the chicken breasts

    2 min
    Step 7 - Classic Chicken Cordon Bleu

    Sprinkle the panko crumbs over the chicken and press down so that they stick. Spray them with oil.

  8. 8

    Bake the chicken

    30 min
    Step 8 - Classic Chicken Cordon Bleu

    Bake the chicken for 25-30 minutes, until the crumbs have turned golden brown and the breasts are cooked through.

  9. 9

    Make the roux for the sauce

    2 min
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    In the meantime, add the butter to a small pan over a medium heat. Once melted, add the flour, stir to make a roux and cook for 1 minute.

  10. 10

    Add the milk, mustard, and cheese

    3 min
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    Add half the milk to the pan and whisk until well combined. Add the rest of the milk, cheese, and mustard. Cook for 3 minutes, whisking all the time until the sauce has thickened. Check the seasoning.

  11. 11

    Serving Classic Chicken Cordon Bleu

    Step 11 - Classic Chicken Cordon Bleu

    Once the chicken and sauce are ready, remove the toothpicks from the chicken and serve with the sauce spooned over the top.

This Classic Chicken Cordon Bleu recipe makes an impressive main dish to serve up at a dinner party or when you have a special guest! What do you think of my version? Let me know below or tag #cookmerecipes in your pics!

About the author

Jelena Mardere

Jelena is an interior designer and young mom! As a busy working mom, her time is precious so she’s always looking for a quick and efficient way to get things done. Jelena is very creative, but has a strong practical side. She loves trying new things and travels a lot, especially around Europe. The kitchen is Jelena’s safe space, where she can let her creative side out and dedicate herself to her favorite hobby - cooking!

Recipe Reviews

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4.8 out of 5 (23 reviews)
Rebecca
January 28, 2025
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OMG! This Chicken Cordon Bleu is a total game changer! Made it for fam night, and it was gone in a flash! Love how cheesy and crunchy it turned out. Def gonna whip this up again – just like the one we had in Paris! Yumm!

Zachary
September 24, 2024
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Superb! I made this for my family last week. Everyone loved it. The cheese melted perfectly, and it brought back memories of my dad’s cooking. Cheers for the recipe.

Kenny
October 12, 2023
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Superb family favorite

Anna
October 1, 2023
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Absolutely delicious dish!

Edward Smith
July 7, 2023
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Flavorful and simple. I made it for my wife's birthday, and she loved it.

Rosa
March 14, 2023
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¡Delicioso!

Olivia
November 7, 2021
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Delicious and easy! I was surprise how quickly I could make this dish. Last week, I made it for a small dinner party, and everyone loved it. The chicken was so juicy and cheesy! I'll be making it again.

Xiomara Rosche
July 2, 2020
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I will be having family over at my place tomorrow and this is just perfect.

Lillyanna Carawan
May 5, 2020
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I love how crunchy it is, best chicken I've ever had.

Nya Kley
May 3, 2020
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This tastes extremely well, it should be illegal LOL just kidding, I'm obsessed with it.

Nathalie
April 24, 2020
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Superb and delicious!

Elianna Gehlen
April 24, 2020
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I believe that the sauce was missing something, other than that it was good.

Maisy Coar
February 27, 2020
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Yes indeed this version is much tastier than the normal ones.

Campbell Skuba
December 7, 2019
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Well done Jelena, as always your recipes are top tier!

RheaZweigart
November 20, 2019
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Followed everything step by step and I'm amazed on how accurate the instructions are too 45 minutes in total, epic success!

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