Description
A delicious and easy recipe for Chicken Cordon Bleu Bake that combines chicken breasts with ham, Swiss cheese, and a creamy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large thick boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- salt to taste
- 4 slices ham, cut in half lengthwise to make 8 pieces
- 4 slices Swiss cheese, cut in half lengthwise to make 8 pieces
- 1/2 cup freshly-grated Parmesan
- 8 oz. cream cheese, cut into cubes and softened
- 1/4 cup chicken stock
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayo
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup freshly-grated Parmesan
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F/190C.
- Cut the cream cheese into cubes and place in a bowl or an oversize measuring cup and let it soften while you prepare the chicken.
- Trim fat and any undesirable parts from each chicken breast, then cut each breast in half lengthwise so each one makes two thin chicken cutlets.
- Rub a pinch of poultry seasoning on one side of each chicken cutlet.
- Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a large frying pan, add chicken, and cook 2 minutes on each side. Remove chicken to paper towels spread out on the counter.
- Put another layer of paper towels on top of the chicken and press down to absorb any extra water from the chicken.
- While chicken cooks, cut the slices of ham and cheese lengthwise so you have 8 pieces each.
- Lay chicken pieces out in a large baking dish.
- Put a slice of ham and then a slice of cheese on top of each chicken breast.
- Test the cream cheese and see if it’s soft enough to whisk. If not, microwave it for 20-30 seconds to soften. Then whisk the chicken stock into the cream cheese, followed by the sour cream, the mayo, the Dijon, and finally the Parmesan.
- Use a rubber scraper to spread the sauce over the top of the chicken. Sprinkle with the other 1/2 cup grated Parmesan.
- Bake about 30 minutes, or until the dish is bubbling hot and starting to brown on top. Check after 25 minutes.
- Serve hot, and wait for compliments!
- Leftovers will keep several days in the fridge and can be reheated in the microwave or in a covered dish in the oven or a toaster oven.
Notes
- Chicken breasts can be trimmed and prepared ahead of time.
- This dish may require two baking dishes depending on the size.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 150mg