Description
A delicious Chicken Cordon Bleu Bake that combines tender chicken breasts with ham, Swiss cheese, and a creamy cheese sauce. Perfect for a comforting meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large thick boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- Salt to taste
- 4 slices ham, cut in half lengthwise to make 8 pieces
- 4 slices Swiss cheese, cut in half lengthwise to make 8 pieces
- 1/2 cup freshly-grated Parmesan
- 8 ounces cream cheese, cut into cubes and softened
- 1/4 cup chicken stock
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayo
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup freshly-grated Parmesan
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F/190C.
- Cut the cream cheese into cubes and place in a bowl or an oversize measuring cup and let it soften while you prepare the chicken.
- Trim fat and any undesirable parts from each chicken breast, then cut each breast in half lengthwise to make two thin chicken cutlets.
- Rub a pinch of poultry seasoning on one side of each chicken cutlet.
- Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a large frying pan, add chicken, and cook 2 minutes on each side. Remove chicken to paper towels spread out on the counter.
- Put another layer of paper towels on top of the chicken and press down to absorb any extra water.
- While chicken cooks, cut the slices of ham and cheese lengthwise so you have 8 pieces each.
- Lay chicken pieces out in a large baking dish.
- Put a slice of ham and then a slice of cheese on top of each chicken breast.
- Test the cream cheese; if not soft enough, microwave it for 20-30 seconds to soften. Whisk the chicken stock into the cream cheese, followed by the sour cream, mayo, Dijon, and finally Parmesan. The sauce will be thick.
- Spread the sauce over the top of the chicken. Sprinkle with the other 1/2 cup grated Parmesan.
- Bake about 30 minutes, or until bubbling hot and starting to brown on top. Start checking after 25 minutes.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Leftovers will keep several days in the fridge and can be reheated in the microwave or in a covered dish in the oven or toaster oven.
- Use a large baking dish (10″ x 14″ recommended). You may need two dishes if one is not large enough.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 55g
- Cholesterol: 150mg