Skillet Chicken Cordon Bleu
A delicious and easy take on the classic French dish, packed with succulent chicken, savory ham, and melted Swiss cheese, all cooked in one skillet for convenience and flavor.
Ingredients
Chicken & Coating
- 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts About 3-4 pounds total
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt For coating
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ cup olive oil For cooking
Filling & Sauce
- 4 slices thinly sliced deli ham
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour For the sauce
- 1 ¼ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- ½ teaspoon salt For the sauce
- ½ teaspoon pepper For the sauce
Instructions
Preparation
- Using a meat tenderizer, pound the chicken breasts until they are evenly about ½ inch thick.
- In a bowl, whisk together the egg and milk. In a separate large bowl, mix the breadcrumbs, flour, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper.
- Dip each chicken breast first in the egg mixture, letting excess drip off, then coat in the breadcrumb mixture. Set aside.
Cooking
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add 2 chicken breasts and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Repeat with the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil and remaining chicken breasts.
Making the Sauce
- Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet.
- Melt the butter in the same skillet, then whisk in the flour until blended.
- Slowly add the chicken broth and heavy cream, whisking continuously to form a smooth sauce.
- Stir in Dijon mustard, thyme, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to low.
Combine and Serve
- Add the cooked chicken back to the skillet, placing one slice of ham and one slice of cheese on top of each piece.
- Cover the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes until the cheese melts.
- Remove from heat and serve hot.
Notes
Ensure the chicken breasts are evenly pounded for even cooking. Use a meat thermometer to check the chicken is cooked to 165°F for safety. Feel free to customize with your favorite cheese or ham varieties.