This Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu Is Sure To Impress

The first time I had chicken cordon bleu, it was at an amazing restaurant in Austria. I thought there was no way that this dish could be simple and just as delicious, but I was wrong. This recipe is so quick and easy, and tastes just as incredible! This is what you'll need to make 6 servings:

Photo byJeanie Zalasko

Ingredients:

• 6 thin slices of ham
• 6 oz Swiss cheese sliced or shredded*
• 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, about 2 pounds
• salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 cups plain corn flakes cereal, crushed*
• 4 Tablespoons butter , melted

For the sauce:

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1-2 teaspoons yellow mustard, to taste

Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Using a sharp knife, slice each chicken breast in half horizontally to create two thinner pieces. Place each chicken piece between two sheets of plastic wrap, and gently pound them with a meat mallet or rolling pin until thin and even, being careful not to tear the meat.

Top each piece of chicken with a slice of ham and a handful of shredded cheese. Roll each chicken breast tightly, tucking in the sides slightly, and wrap each in a fresh piece of plastic wrap. Twist the ends of the plastic wrap to form a “tootsie-roll” shape, ensuring a tight seal. Refrigerate the chicken rolls for at least 30 minutes, or up to a day in advance.

When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 400°F. Remove the chicken rolls from the refrigerator, unwrap, and season with salt and pepper. Pulse the cornflakes in a food processor until fine and transfer the crumbs to a shallow dish. In another shallow dish, melt the butter.

Dip each chicken roll in the melted butter, then coat with the cornflake crumbs, pressing gently to help the crumbs adhere. Place the coated chicken rolls on a lightly greased baking sheet.

Bake in the center of the oven for about 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.

For the sauce, mix the mayo and mustard together, tasting and adjusting the mustard to preference. Serve with the baked chicken rolls and enjoy!!

*Notes:

Breadcrums can be used in place of the Corn Flakes.

You can swap out the Swiss cheese with a mild white cheese, such as provolone or white cheddar, instead, if desired.