Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of this twist on a classic cordon bleu dish. Layers of tender chicken, ham, Swiss cheese, and a velvety cream sauce come together in this comforting bake that is perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 slices of ham
- 8 slices of Swiss cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup bread crumbs
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and grease a baking dish.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Layer each chicken breast with 2 slices of ham and 2 slices of Swiss cheese.
- Roll up the chicken breasts and place them in the baking dish.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter and whisk in the heavy cream, chicken broth, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the cream sauce over the chicken breasts.
- Sprinkle the bread crumbs over the top of the dish.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the top is golden brown.
- Serve the Creamy Cordon Bleu Bake hot and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Cordon Bleu is a dish that originated in Switzerland and translates to 'blue ribbon'.
The traditional cordon bleu dish consists of breaded and fried veal or chicken cutlets stuffed with ham and cheese.
This creamy version of cordon bleu bake adds a delightful twist to the classic recipe.