As delicious as the classic but a whole lot easier! Your family will love this Inside Out Chicken Cordon Bleu recipe!
It’s amazingly easy to prepare and has all the wonderful flavors of the classic version of Chicken Cordon Bleu.
Perfect for busy weeknights or any night you’re anxious to cut down on the time in the kitchen and sit down to a hot, delicious meal!
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Inside Out Chicken Cordon Bleu
Ingredients
- 2 to 3 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 chicken bouillon cube
- 3/4 cup flour
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 4 to 8 slices ham
- 4 to 8 slices Swiss cheese
Gravy:
- drippings
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts in half crosswise. If they are really large chicken breasts, cut again lengthwise. Combine the flour and paprika in a small bowl and set aside.
- Melt the butter in a saute pan over medium heat and add the olive oil and bouillon cube and stir until well combined. The butter should be bubbling slightly.
- Dredge the chicken strips in flour mixture and add to the pan. Saute for about 2-3 minutes per side until nicely browned. Chicken can be sauteed in batches, just remove chicken to a plate and tent with foil.
- Once all chicken has been cooked, return to pan and pour wine over the chicken and place the lid on the pan. Let the chicken continue to cook for 4-6 minutes or until cooked through.
- Remove the lid and layer with ham first and then top with swiss cheese. Fold or tear the ham and cheese so that it fits over the chicken strips. Replace the lid and continue cooking until cheese is melted.
For the gravy:
- Remove the chicken from the pan and place on plate. Tent with foil. Another option is to place chicken in a warm oven.
- Bring the contents of the pan to a simmer. Combine whipping cream and corn starch by whisking together and add to the pan. Continue whisking and bring gravy to a simmer. Serve over Chicken Cordon Bleu and mashed potatoes if you desire.
Nutrition
More chicken recipes we adore:
Cheesy Chicken Broccoli and Rice Casserole
20 Minute Skillet Chicken and Spinach Parmesan
Chicken Cordon Bleu Crescent Rolls
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Christine says
These instructions are incorrect. If you look, there is a step completely left out and one is duplicated. I was going to make this for dinner tonight and had to wing it due to the missing instructions…hope it turns out…
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
All fixed! Thanks for letting me know Christine!
Maria Bennett says
I read the cmments you all made and I am kinda envious of you all! I am still on my second set of pots and pans from garage sale finds…
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
As long as they work Maria… 🙂
Tess @ Six Feet Under Blog says
Gorgeous photo as usual! looks yummmmmmy!
Karly says
Whoever would have guessed chicken could be so pretty?!
Thanks for linking up to What’s Cooking Wednesday!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Ahh – you’re so sweet Karly! Thank you!
Diana Rambles says
Gorgeous meal!
michele@hellolovelyinc says
seriously scrumptious!
hope you will have a chance to stop by, and today i am hosting a giveaway. hope you win! http://hellolovelyinc.blogspot.com/2012/12/personalized-lovely-giveaway.html
peace to you.
michele
Diane Balch says
I love cordon bleu and I love a simple way to make it. Please bring this by my foodie friday party today it’s terrific.
Jessi @ Practically Functional says
I love Calphalon pans! We got a full set as a wedding gift and I don’t even know how I used to cook without them! Thanks for sharing at The Fun In Functional!
Tonia@thegunnysack says
What a great pan set! I think I need to put that on my Christmas list!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Seriously awesome – I love them!
Debi @ Adorned From Above says
This looks delicious. I have a link party called Wednesdays Adorned From Above Blog Hop and would love to have you share this with everyone. Here is the link to the party.
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Lyuba @willcookforsmiles says
Oh wow, congrats on the Calphalon job, I’m jealous 🙂
Those are the ONLY pans I have and use! Great recipe!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I never realized what a difference quality pans make when cooking. Love these!