Chicken Cordon Bleu night made me giddy growing up. My favorite meat (chicken) pounded thin and wrapped around my other favorite meat (ham) and melty cheese, then breaded and deep-fried? What’s for a kid (and any honest adult) not to love?! Show
Let me clarify: we were baking store bought cordon bleu. My mom had neither the patience nor the motivation for the kind of painstaking, oily mess it would take to fry chicken cordon bleu at home. Neither do I. This healthy baked chicken cordon bleu, however? It is EASY to make, doesn’t require a deep fryer, and it still has that unstoppably appealing, breading-on-chicken-on-ham-on-cheese situation. Why I Love Cordon BleuThis oven baked chicken cordon bleu gave both myself and Ben the nostalgic feels, except that (as Ben so eloquently put it) “it tastes a thousand times better than the frozen stuff we had growing up.”
History of Chicken Cordon BleuChicken cordon bleu is believed to be the product of tweaking a similar recipe, veal Kiev. Sometime between veal Kiev’s arrival on the scene in Paris in the 1840s and the arrival of chicken cordon bleu in North America in the 1960s, the adaptation we know today was created. How to Cook Chicken Cordon BleuIt takes a few minutes to set up your work station, but once you do, this easy cordon bleu comes together rather quickly. In addition to being scrumptious straight out of the oven, we were delighted with how well the leftovers were reheated.
The Ingredients
Tip!Rather than purchasing pre-sliced, packaged ham, which is usually thicker cut and not the best quality or flavor, purchase it directly from the deli counter and ask for it to be sliced very thin.
Substitution Tip!Swiss or white cheddar would also work well for stuffing the chicken in this recipe. The Directions
Storage Tips
Meal Prep TipUp to 1 day in advance, prepare the chicken breasts through Step 5 above (do not make the breadcrumb mixture or beat the eggs). Refrigerate the rolled, stuffed chicken breasts until you’re ready to finish the recipe. What to Serve with Chicken Cordon BleuSide Dishes 1 hr Recommended Tools to Make this Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe
The Best Baking DishThis heavy-duty, high-quality baking dish comes in an array of beautiful colors. It goes seamlessly from oven to table! Did you make this recipe?Let me know what you thought! Leave a rating below in the comments and let me know how you liked the recipe. Baked chicken cordon bleu is just the kind of lighter comfort recipe we all need a little more of, especially this time of year. I hope you’ll try it soon and that it makes everyone at the table smile as wide as we did. Frequently Asked QuestionsHow Do You Know When Chicken Cordon Bleu is Done? To tell when chicken cordon bleu is done, use an instant read thermometer inserted at the thickest part to check the meat for doneness. Chicken is considered cooked at 165 degrees F. I typically remove the meat at 155 degrees F, as its temperature will continue to rise as it rests. Can I Make Chicken Cordon Bleu with Frozen Chicken? Yes, you can use frozen chicken breasts to make this chicken cordon bleu, but you’ll need to thaw the chicken completely first. Can I Make this Chicken Cordon Bleu in the Air Fryer? Since this recipe wasn’t designed for the air fryer, I can’t say for certain whether or not it would turn out, but I do think you can have success. If you decide to experiment with it, I’d love to hear how it goes! For guidance, check out my Air Fryer Fried Chicken Breast and Air Fryer Chicken Breast.
Serving: 1(of 4)Calories: 490kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 44gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 223mgPotassium: 601mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 672IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 341mgIron: 2mg Join today and start saving your favorite recipesCreate an account to easily save your favorite projects and tutorials. Register More Healthy Chicken RecipesMain Dishes 25 mins 30-Minute Meals 30 mins This post contains some affiliate links, which means that I make a small commission off items you purchase at no additional cost to you. You May Also LikeSlow Cooker 4 hrs 20 mins Hi, I'm Erin Clarke, and I'm fearlessly dedicated to making healthy food that's affordable, easy-to-make, and best of all DELISH. I'm the author and recipe developer here at wellplated.com and of The Well Plated Cookbook. I adore both sweets and veggies, and I am on a mission to save you time and dishes. WELCOME! Learn more about Erin How long does it take to bake chicken breast at 400f?A medium size chicken breast (5 to 6 ounces each), takes approximately 20 to 25 minutes to bake in a 400 degree oven. I always bake chicken breasts at 400 degrees Fahrenheit as the high temperature helps seal in the juices (and the flavor).
How long do you bake chicken at 400 for?You should bake chicken breasts in a 400 F oven for 20 to 30 minutes. This baking time is for boneless and skinless chicken breasts of approximately one-inch thickness.
How long does it take to bake thick chicken breast at 400?Bake for 18-20 minutes at 400°F (200°C). Check the temperature of the chicken breasts with a meat thermometer to ensure they've reached 165°F (74°C). Add additional cooking time if needed. Allow the chicken to rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.
How long do you bake store bought chicken cordon bleu?Preheat oven to 350 F. Remove frozen breast(s) from pouch and place on baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven for a minimum of 25 minutes.
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