Description
A delightful Cordon Bleu Sandwich, featuring crispy bread, tender chicken, smoky ham, and creamy Swiss cheese, perfect for family gatherings and cozy meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless chicken breasts
- 4 slices of smoky ham
- 4 slices of Swiss cheese
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Garlic powder (optional)
- Smoked paprika (optional)
- Olive oil or melted butter for cooking
Instructions
- Flatten chicken breasts to ensure even cooking, season with salt, pepper, and spices.
- Layer one chicken piece with a slice of ham and Swiss cheese, then top it with the other chicken piece to form a sandwich.
- Whisk an egg in a shallow dish, and place breadcrumbs mixed with salt in another dish.
- Dredge the sandwich in the egg wash, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the sandwich for 4–5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Let rest for a minute before slicing and serving, optionally with garlic mushrooms.
Notes
For a meatless option, replace chicken with eggplant or mushroom steaks. Whole-grain bread can also be used for a healthier twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Cordon Bleu, Sandwich, Chicken Recipe, Family Favorite, Comfort Food