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Crispy Chicken Cordon Bleu Roll-Ups

Crispy Chicken Cordon Bleu Roll-Ups combine tender chicken, savory ham, and melty Swiss cheese, all wrapped up and baked to perfection, making them a perfect family dinner or special occasion dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 430
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 8 slices deli ham
  • 8 slices Swiss cheese
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1½ cups panko breadcrumbs
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
  • 3 cups prepared creamy mashed potatoes
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. Slice each chicken breast horizontally and pound it between sheets of plastic wrap until about ¼-inch thick.
Adding Filling
  1. Season the chicken lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. Layer each piece with ham and Swiss cheese, leaving a small border around the edges.
Rolling
  1. Starting at one end, tightly roll each chicken piece around the filling. Secure with toothpicks if necessary.
Breading
  1. Place the flour, beaten eggs, and panko in separate shallow bowls. Season the panko with garlic powder and paprika.
  2. Coat each roll first in flour, then egg, and finally panko.
Baking
  1. Arrange the rolls seam-side down in a lightly greased baking dish or oven-safe skillet.
  2. Drizzle with olive oil or melted butter.
  3. Bake for 25–30 minutes, until golden and the chicken reaches 165°F internally.
Serving
  1. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, remove any toothpicks, then slice into thick rounds to reveal the ham-and-cheese swirl.

Notes

Pound the chicken evenly for even cooking. Different cheeses or added herbs may enhance flavor. The panko is essential for achieving a crispy texture.