Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Chicken Cordon Bleu Sandwich! This crowd-pleaser features tender, crispy chicken layered with savory ham and gooey Swiss cheese, all enveloped in a crunchy breadcrumb coating. Perfect for game days or casual family dinners, this delightful sandwich is sure to impress with its irresistible flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz thinly sliced ham
- 8 oz Swiss cheese (sliced)
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter or vegetable oil
- 4 sturdy bread rolls
Instructions
- Flatten the chicken breasts to an even thickness using a meat mallet for uniform cooking.
- Lay out each chicken breast, layer with ham and Swiss cheese, roll tightly, and secure with toothpicks.
- Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs. Dredge each rolled sandwich in flour, dip in egg, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter or heat oil until shimmering. Cook sandwiches for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer to a baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes to ensure they are cooked through.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 120mg