Chicken Cordon Bleu Swiss Cheese (Print-Friendly Version)

Juicy chicken, savory turkey, and creamy Swiss cheese come together with a crisp finish for a satisfying dinner.

# What You Need:

→ Protein and Dairy

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 8 slices turkey (deli-style)
03 - 4 slices Swiss cheese

→ Breading and Coating

04 - 1 cup (100 grams) panko breadcrumbs
05 - 2 large eggs
06 - 1 cup (125 grams) plain flour
07 - 1/2 cup (120 millilitres) whole milk

→ Sauce and Seasonings

08 - 4 tablespoons (60 grams) unsalted butter, divided
09 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
10 - Salt, to taste
11 - Ground black pepper, to taste

# How to Make It:

01 - Set oven to 190°C (375°F) to prepare for baking the chicken.
02 - Position each chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound evenly to 1.3 cm thickness.
03 - Layer two turkey slices and one Swiss cheese slice on each flattened breast, roll tightly, and secure with toothpicks or kitchen twine.
04 - Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs mixed with milk, and one with panko breadcrumbs combined with garlic powder.
05 - Dredge each chicken roll in flour, dip in the egg mixture, then coat with the seasoned breadcrumbs.
06 - In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat; cook rolls for 4–5 minutes per side until golden.
07 - Transfer rolls to a baking dish; bake for 20–25 minutes, or until an internal temperature of 75°C is reached.
08 - In a saucepan, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter, whisk in flour, gradually add milk and whisk until thickened, then stir in Swiss cheese until sauce is smooth.
09 - Allow chicken to rest briefly; remove toothpicks and serve drizzled with warm Swiss cheese sauce.

# Important Notes:

01 - For optimal tenderness, always pound the chicken to an even thickness before assembling.
02 - Selecting high-quality Swiss cheese enhances the creaminess of the sauce.
03 - Resting the cooked chicken briefly before slicing helps retain its juiciness.
04 - Panko breadcrumbs yield the crispiest coating.
05 - Generous seasoning at each stage delivers maximum flavour.

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