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Chicken Cordon Bleu with Dijon Cream Sauce

Chicken Cordon Bleu {with Dijon Cream Sauce}

Libby with Lemony Thyme
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

For the chicken cordon bleu...

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts about 1 lb., cut in half and pounded to about 1/2-inch thickness.
  • 4 slices Virginia ham
  • 4 slices muenster cheese
  • 3 Tbl. mayonnaise
  • 1 Tbl. Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp. Mrs. Dash garlic & herb seasoning
  • 1 cup seasoned panko breadcrumbs
  • olive oil for pan browning

For the Dijon cream sauce...

  • 1 cup cream
  • 1 Tbl. mayonnaise
  • 1 Tbl. Dijon mustard
  • 1 Tbl. flour
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

For the chicken cordon bleu...

  • Pound chicken pieces between plastic wrap until even thickness (about 1/2-inch). Layer with a slice of ham and a slice of cheese and roll tightly. Secure rolls with a toothpick.
  • Combine mayonnaise, mustard and Mrs. dash seasoning in a small bowl. Coat the outside of each roll in mayo mixture then dredge in panko.
  • Heat olive oil in oven proof skillet over medium heat. Gently brown rolls on each side until golden. Set aside or refrigerate until ready to bake.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake chicken for 30 minutes or until done (internal temperature registers 165 degrees on an instant read thermometer).

For the Dijon cream sauce...

  • In a small saucepan combine all ingredients and whisk over medium heat until smooth and slightly thickened. Spoon around chicken rolls before baking.

To serve...

  • Plate chicken cordon bleu. Spoon sauce from pan over chicken and side of steamed broccoli (optional).