Open Faced Chicken Cordon Bleu (Printable Format)
Tender chicken, ham, Swiss, and Dijon baked for a layered, cheesy, and savory main dish.
# Needed Ingredients:
→ Poultry
01 -
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
→ Seasoning
02 -
Kosher salt, to taste
03 -
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Coating and Sauté
04 -
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
05 -
1 tablespoon olive oil
06 -
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
→ Toppings
07 -
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
08 -
4 slices deli ham
09 -
4 slices Swiss cheese
# Preparation Steps:
01 -
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
02 -
Flatten chicken breasts to 1/2 inch thickness using a meat mallet, or slice horizontally if particularly large.
03 -
Season both sides of chicken with kosher salt and black pepper. Lightly dust each side with all-purpose flour.
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Heat olive oil and butter in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken breasts for 1–2 minutes per side until lightly browned.
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Remove skillet from heat. Brush each chicken breast with Dijon mustard, then top each with 2 slices deli ham.
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Place skillet in oven and bake for 15 minutes.
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Remove skillet from oven and top each portion with 2 slices Swiss cheese. Return to oven and bake for another 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
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Serve immediately while hot.
# Supplementary Details:
01 -
For even cooking, ensure the chicken is evenly flattened before searing. Use an oven-proof skillet to easily transfer from stovetop to oven.