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This chicken cordon bleu recipe is made by stuffing chicken breasts with ham and cheese, breading, and air frying them till golden brown and crispy. The cheese melts inside, creating a delicious, gooey center, while the chicken remains juicy and tender.

Chicken Cordon Bleu

Chicken Cordon Bleu

Create Chicken Cordon Bleu by wrapping ham and cheese in chicken, breading it, then baking until golden. A classic, savory dish full of flavor.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Equipment

Typhur Dome Air Fryer
Typhur Dome Air Fryer

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Ingredients  

For the Chicken

  • 2 Chicken Breasts around 6-7oz/180-210g each
  • Kosher Salt
  • Crushed Black Pepper
  • 4 slices Swiss Cheese
  • 6 slices Deli Ham

Bread Crumbs Mixture

  • 1/2 cup Panko Bread Crumbs
  • 3 tbsp Mayonnaise
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Dijon Mustard

Dijon Cream Sauce

  • 1 1/2 tbsp Unsalted Butter
  • 1 1/2 tbsp All Purpose Flour
  • 1 1/4 cup Whole Milk
  • 2 tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • 2 tbsp Parmesan Cheese, grated

Instructions 

  • Use a knife to cut the chicken breast down the middle without cutting through it, forming a pocket in the breast. Fold the cheese in half and place 2 slices of cheese in each pocket. Repeat with the ham. Close the pockets and seal with 2 toothpicks. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Mix mayonnaise, mustard, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Spread the mixture on the top and sides of the chicken (do not spread it on the bottom). Sprinkle the breadcrumbs over the chicken and use the other hand to press the breadcrumbs onto the sides of the chicken. Spray with oil.
    3 tbsp Mayonnaise, 1 1/2 tbsp Dijon Mustard, Kosher Salt, Crushed Black Pepper
  • Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and cook for 1 minute. Add half of the milk and stir until the flour mixture is well combined. Add the remaining milk, mustard, and cheese. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until it thickens. It will thicken further as it cools. Remove from the heat and season with salt and pepper.
    1 1/2 tbsp Unsalted Butter, 1 1/2 tbsp All Purpose Flour, 1 1/4 cup Whole Milk, 1 1/2 tbsp Dijon Mustard, 2 tbsp Parmesan Cheese, grated
  • Carefully place the chicken breast in the basket and return the basket back to the Dome 2.
  • Cook the cordon bleu.Temperature: 355 °F Time: 20 minutes
  • Remove the Cordon Bleu from the Dome and transfer to a serving tray or plate
  • Slice the Cordon Bleu and serve with the sauce and your favorite side dishes.

Nutrition

Calories: 1020kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 86gFat: 63gSaturated Fat: 24gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gMonounsaturated Fat: 19gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 281mgSodium: 1993mgPotassium: 1415mgFiber: 2gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 931IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 616mgIron: 3mg

(Nutrition information is calculated automatically by Spoonacular API and should be considered an estimate.)