Chicken Cordon Bleu
Chicken Cordon Bleu is one of those dishes that looks and tastes fancy but is really simple to prepare! It’s so easy, you can serve it up any old night of the week, or for a special occasion. The traditional dish is baked, but this one is made right on the stove top in a skillet. The warm ham and Swiss cheese melts beautifully as it’s wrapped up in tender, juicy chicken. It’s never dry and always cooks up perfectly. Serve with our delicious, creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu Sauce and be prepared to die of happiness!
Tips for Perfect Cordon Bleu
Make sure the chicken breasts are nice and thin. You can buy them thinly sliced or pound them with a mallet or rolling pin until they’re about half an inch thick.Please take my word for it and make this recipe in a skillet on the stove! Baking can dry out the chicken, but by cooking them in a skillet, you will lock all that moisture in the chicken and achieve a golden crust too.I like to use a block of Swiss cheese and slice chunks about three quarters of an inch wide, and about as long as a string cheese. When you cut into the chicken the cheese stays inside.Don’t skimp on the paprika; it adds a bright, smoky flavor to the dish.
Make it in the Instant Pot!
If you own an Instant Pot, you will want to check out our recipe for Instant Pot Chicken Cordon Bleu. It’s a quick and easy way to prepare and it tastes delicious!
What to Serve with Chicken Cordon Bleu
This recipe is versatile enough to add several different types of side dishes to it. Try a few of these favorite recipes:
Best Oven Roasted AsparagusOven Roasted Green BeansEasy Garden Vegetable RiceCreamed Potatoes and PeasEasy Stovetop Rice Pilaf with OrzoEasy Lemon Rice
How to Make Chicken Cordon Bleu
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