Chicken Cordon Bleu

Sure, here’s a classic recipe for Chicken Cordon Bleu:

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 4 slices of ham
• 4 slices of Swiss cheese
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Toothpicks (to secure the chicken)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Lay the chicken breasts flat on a cutting board. Use a sharp knife to cut a pocket into the side of each chicken breast. Be careful not to cut all the way through.
3. Place a slice of ham and a slice of Swiss cheese inside each chicken breast pocket.
4. In a shallow dish, mix together the flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
5. In another shallow dish, beat the eggs.
6. In a third shallow dish, combine the breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese.
7. Dip each stuffed chicken breast first in the flour mixture, then in the beaten eggs, and finally in the breadcrumb mixture, making sure to coat each piece evenly.
8. Secure the openings of the chicken breasts with toothpicks to prevent the filling from leaking out during cooking.
9. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken breasts and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
10. Transfer the browned chicken breasts to a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
11. Remove the toothpicks before serving. You can slice the chicken cordon bleu into thick slices or serve them whole, alongside your favorite sides like mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables.

Enjoy your homemade Chicken Cordon Bleu!