Inside Out Chicken Cordon Blue Recipe

This Inside-Out Chicken Cordon Bleu recipe is a game-changer! Forget the fussy traditional method – this faster, easier version gets a delicious, cheesy chicken dinner on the table in under 30 minutes. Perfectly browned chicken breasts are stuffed with savory ham and melted Swiss cheese, then served alongside creamy garlic mashed potatoes and crispy fried string beans (recipes for sides not included). Perfect for a weeknight meal!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 602 kcal
Protein 106g
Rating 4.9 (17 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Inside Out Chicken Cordon Blue

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How to Make Inside Out Chicken Cordon Blue

  1. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine 1 cup breadcrumbs, 1 tsp salt, and ½ tsp black pepper. Seal and shake well to combine.
  2. Heat 2 tbsp butter and 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Butterfly each chicken breast: Slice each breast horizontally almost all the way through, creating a pocket. Place the chicken breasts in the breadcrumb bag, one at a time, and shake to coat thoroughly.
  4. Place the breaded chicken breasts in the hot skillet.
  5. Cook for 5 minutes per side, until lightly browned.
  6. Flip the chicken breasts back to the original side. Evenly distribute 4 oz thinly sliced ham over the chicken pieces.
  7. Top each chicken breast with 1-2 slices of Swiss cheese (about 2 oz total).
  8. Cover the skillet and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the ham is heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

62 g

Sugar

9g

Fat

74g

Carbs

8g

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