Chicken Cordon Bleu Swiss Sauce (Printable Format)
Chicken stuffed with turkey and Swiss, breaded and baked, topped with smooth, creamy Swiss cheese sauce.
# Needed Ingredients:
→ Protein
01 -
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 -
8 slices deli-style turkey
→ Dairy
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4 slices Swiss cheese
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2 large eggs
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1/2 cup milk
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter
→ Dry Ingredients
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1 cup panko breadcrumbs
→ Seasonings
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# Preparation Steps:
01 -
Adjust oven rack to center position and preheat to 375°F (190°C).
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Arrange each chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound evenly to 1/2 inch thickness using a meat mallet.
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Remove the top plastic wrap, season the chicken with salt and pepper, layer 2 slices of turkey and 1 slice of Swiss cheese onto each breast, then roll the chicken tightly and secure using toothpicks or kitchen twine.
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Set up three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with eggs beaten with milk, and one with breadcrumbs combined with garlic powder.
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Dredge each chicken roll in flour, dip in the egg-milk mixture, then roll in seasoned breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
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Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken rolls for 4-5 minutes per side or until golden.
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Transfer browned chicken rolls to a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
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In a saucepan, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Whisk in a small amount of flour, then gradually add remaining milk and Swiss cheese, stirring constantly until smooth and velvety.
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Remove toothpicks or twine from chicken, slice and plate, then spoon Swiss cheese sauce generously over each portion.
# Supplementary Details:
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For best results, allow the chicken rolls to rest briefly after baking before slicing to maintain structure.