Absolute Best Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe

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Elegant Chicken Cordon Bleu

In its simplest form, Chicken Cordon Bleu is a tasty combination of chicken, ham and swiss cheese, rolled together and usually fried. This recipe also includes a creamy wine sauce to accompany the chicken.

Chicken Cordon Bleu is a beautifully elegant dish that is sure to impress, but quite easy to make. I hope you enjoy it.

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Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe 

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chicken cordon bleu dinner6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
6 slices Swiss cheese
6 slices ham
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon paprika
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup heavy whipping cream
chopped basil, for garnish (optional)

1. Pound chicken breasts to 1/2 inch thickness. Place a cheese and ham slice on each breast within 1/2 inch of the edges. Fold the edges of the chicken over the filling, and secure with toothpicks. Mix the flour and paprika in a small bowl, and coat the chicken pieces.

2. Heat the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, and cook the chicken until browned on all sides. Add the wine of broth and bouillon. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.

3. Remove the toothpicks, and transfer the breasts to a warm platter. Blend the cornstarch with the cream in a small bowl, and whisk slowly into the skillet. Cook, stirring until thickened, and pour over the chicken. Serve warm.

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Savory Chicken Cordon Bleu. 6 large skinless, boneless chicken breasts 6 thin slices of deli ham 6 slices of cheese (swiss, provolone or pepper jack) 2 t sage 1 1/2 c fine bread crumbs (seasoned or plain) 1/2 c parmesan cheese ...
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Chicken Cordon Bleu just happens to be a favorite dish of mine (especially sandwich versions) but I don't have it often and have never even thought to make it. Until the other day. I just happened to have some smoked ham and chicken ...
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I could eat Chicken Cordon Bleu every day I think. Love it! But I was always afraid to try cooking it. Why? The first time I tried it?several years ago?the chicken inside was raw when everything else was perfectly cooked. ...
The Podanys | Welcome to our world: Simple Chicken Cordon Bleu
I tried making a simplified version of the Chicken Cordon Bleu yesterday for dinner and it turned great! Chicken Cordon Bleu is basically chicken breast, rolled up together with ham & cheese, and then fried. ...
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    eatfoodrecipe eatfoodrecipe Jun 22, 2009 @ 1:59 pm
    This is really delicious..

    try to check out, my version:

    http://eatfoodrecipe.blogspot.com/
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    eatfoodrecipe eatfoodrecipe Jun 21, 2009 @ 6:44 am
    I have tried your recipe! its great! I do have another version of it, and it Rocks..
    Try this one:
    eatfoodrecipe.blogspot.com
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    edgar edgar Jun 20, 2009 @ 12:33 pm
    Yummy recipes. I will try this one.

    Check out my version of Chicken Bleu here:
    eatfoodrecipe.blogspot.com
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    Judy Judy Jun 17, 2009 @ 9:06 pm
    This turned out fabulous! I served it with mashed potatoes and fresh steamed asparagus! The gravy was so flavorful (used organic heavy cream and omitted the corn starch b/c the wine reduction was already so thick) and the perfect topping for the cordon bleu and potatoes. Yum, Yum, Yum! Thanks for sharing the recipe.
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    howtosellebay howtosellebay May 19, 2009 @ 2:00 am
    WOW! smells like lots of cheese and butter, is it ok to put mozarella cheese on the chicken or parmesan? love food!
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