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Close-up of Chicken Cordon Bleu with crispy breading, ham and melted cheese.

Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe

Savory ham and melted cheese are rolled inside tender chicken breast, coated with crisp breadcrumbs and baked until golden. It delivers the rich, classic flavor of Chicken Cordon Bleu in a simplified, lighter version – no frying, no extras, just clean execution and bold comfort.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: French
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 120 g chicken breast boneless, skinless
  • 2 slices deli ham lean
  • 1 slice Provolone cheese reduced-fat
  • 1 tbsp egg white
  • 1 tbsp breadcrumbs
  • ½ tsp olive oil
  • 2 dashes salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder

Equipment

  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Chef’s knife
  • 1 Meat mallet or rolling pin
  • 1 Parchment paper or plastic wrap
  • 1 Baking sheet
  • 1 Parchment liner
  • 1 Pastry brush or spoon
  • 1 Instant-read thermometer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C).
  2. Butterfly the chicken breast and pound it flat to ¼-inch thickness between two sheets of parchment or plastic.
  3. Lay the ham slices evenly across the surface, then top with the slice of cheese.
  4. Roll tightly from one end and secure the seam underneath.
  5. Brush with egg white, then coat lightly with breadcrumbs.
  6. Place seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Lightly spray or brush the top with olive oil.
  7. Bake for 35 minutes or until golden and cooked through.

Notes

This recipe is available in the Diet Maker app, where you can add it to your meal plan and edit it to match your nutrition targets. The app is free to use and available on both the App Store and Google Play.
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Substitutions
Dietary

Restrictions & Preferences:
Breadcrumbs (1 tbsp): Replace with gluten-free panko (1 tbsp) or crushed cornflakes (1 tbsp) (reason: gluten-free).
Cheese (20–25 g / 1 slice): Replace with lactose-free Swiss or provolone (20–25 g / 1 slice) (reason: lactose-free).
Egg white (1 tbsp): Replace with aquafaba (1 tbsp) (reason: egg-free).
Availability & Convenience:
Deli ham (2 slices): Swap for sliced turkey ham or chicken ham (2 slices) if unavailable or cost-prohibitive.
Breadcrumbs (1 tbsp): Swap for finely crushed whole-grain crackers (1 tbsp).
Flavor & Texture Adjustments:
Cheese (20–25 g / 1 slice): Replace with provolone or Gruyère (20–25 g / 1 slice) for a richer or nuttier flavor.
Garlic powder (0.8 g / ¼ tsp): Replace with minced fresh garlic (2 g / ½ tsp) for stronger flavor.
Nutritional Modifications:
Cheese (20–25 g / 1 slice): Replace with ultra-thin Swiss (12–15 g / 1 slice) to reduce calories and fat.
Olive oil or spray (½ tsp): Replace with avocado oil spray (½ tsp) for slightly higher monounsaturated fat.
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Quantities match the base recipe to preserve calorie and macronutrient balance. Adjust seasoning slightly if you substitute fresh ingredients for dried versions to maintain flavor consistency.