Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Chicken

   Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Take each chicken breast and butterfly it to create a pocket. Place a slice of ham and a slice of Swiss cheese inside each pocket. Secure with toothpicks.

2. 2

   Breading the Chicken

   Set up a breading station with three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs mixed with salt and pepper. Dredge each chicken breast in flour, then dip in egg, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.

3. 3

   Cooking the Chicken

   In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the breaded chicken and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 4-5 minutes per side. Transfer to a baking dish and finish cooking in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes.

4. 4

   Prepare the Mustard Beurre Blanc

   In a saucepan, melt 1/2 cup of butter over medium heat. Add chopped shallots and cook until soft. Pour in white wine and reduce by half. Lower the heat and whisk in the remaining butter until emulsified. Stir in mustard and keep warm.

5. 5

   Sauté the Kale

   In another pan, heat a bit of olive oil and sauté the kale until wilted and charred slightly, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

6. 6

   Serve

   Plate the chicken cordon bleu with a generous drizzle of mustard beurre blanc and serve alongside the sautéed charred kale.