This 20 Minute Skillet Chicken Cordon Bleu recipe is theperfect quick and easy dinner! Crunchy panko breading, ham, Swiss cheese and wine – no one will know you didn’t slavefor hours!
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Last week I found myself in a situation I have found myself in MANY times before… with chicken breasts sitting in the fridge that needed to be used. I swear I don’t know how this always happens to me. I always have a plan – or – at least a part of a plan for what I’m going to make with them when I buy them. But somehow, someway, I end up with a few leftover…or the whole package… I need to really nail down this meal planning stuff.
So, I needed yet another quick meal (thank you swim team) and I immediately thought of my 20 Minute Skillet Chicken and Spinach Parmesan. No marinara. Uggh! So I went another route with this 20 Minute Skillet Chicken Cordon Bleu.
Kind of fantastic.
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I do love an easy chicken recipe and I am what some might call a chicken cordon bleu fanatic. Some might say it’s old school, I say it’s classic. How can a combination of chicken, ham, Swiss, and WINE ever go out of style? It’s just not happening. Not on my watch.
A mixture of panko and parmesan cheese is all that is used to bread the chicken. Give the chicken time to brown before flipping so that you don’t lose your breading. I really like how light the chicken is this way and the panko provides a fantastic crunchy coating that is truly irresistible.
Once browned, the chicken is topped with ham and Swiss cheese and this is where the magic happens. White wine is drizzled over the top and the lid placed on the skillet. The cheese gets all ooey gooey on top and the flavor and aroma of the wine seeps into the chicken. Magic I tell you.
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This 20 Minute Skillet Chicken Cordon Bleu recipe is the perfect quick and easy dinner! Crunchy panko breading, ham, Swiss cheese and wine - no one will know you didn't slave for hours!
Course Entree
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken cordon bleu, skillet chicken cordon bleu
Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes minutes
Total Time 20 minutes minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 593kcal
Author Trish - Mom On Timeout
Ingredients
- 6 small chicken cutlets or breast filets 1.5-2 lbs - large breasts can be cut in half
- salt and pepper
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 4 Tbls extra virgin olive oil
- 6 slices deli ham
- 6 slices Swiss cheese
- 1/2 cup white wine can substitute chicken broth if desired
- additional Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley can be used to garnish
Instructions
Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
Combine the Panko bread crumbs and the Parmesan cheese in a small bowl.
Coat the chicken with the bread crumb mixture pressing gently to adhere.
Heat 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large, lidded skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the cutlets (working in batches if necessary to avoid crowding) and cook 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. (Wipe skillet before repeating with remaining chicken pieces.)
Return all of the chicken pieces to the skillet. Top each piece of chicken with a slice of ham and a slice of Swiss cheese.
Gently pour the wine over the top of the chicken and cover with a lid. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
Serve with a side salad, rice, or pasta.
Nutrition
Calories: 593kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 65g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 191mg | Sodium: 786mg | Potassium: 972mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 336IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 301mg | Iron: 2mg
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FAQs
Baking chicken cordon bleu is a lot less involved than pan frying and simmering. Simply put it on a baking sheet and pop it in a 400°F oven for 30-35 mins. All ovens are a bit different so be sure to check on your chicken!
How long do you cook chicken cordon bleu from Costco? ›
Bake until browned and cooked through, about 25 to 35 minutes, or when chicken reaches an internal temperature of 74 C (165 F). Cut into pinwheels before serving. Makes 2 servings.
How do you cook frozen chicken cordon bleu? ›
Conventional Oven
Preheat oven to 375 F. Remove frozen raw breast(s) from pouch(es) and place on metal baking sheet, place each breast 2 inches apart. Bake 1-2 pieces for 31 to 33 minutes and 3-6 pieces for 36 to 39 minutes.
How long do you cook chicken cordon bleu from Albertsons? ›
Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
- Serving: 10.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes.
- Cooking Time: 45 minutes.
Place in 2 glass baking dishes (13 by 9 inches). Bake chicken for 15 minutes, then carefully turn with a large spatula and bake for 15 to 20 minutes longer or until chicken is thoroughly cooked. Remove toothpicks and slice rolls into 2-inch pieces.
How long do you cook chicken cordon bleu from Publix? ›
Cooking Instructions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Remove plastic film and divider; bake uncovered 35-40 minutes and until 165 degrees F. Keep refrigerated.
How do you keep cheese from leaking out of chicken cordon bleu? ›
Chicken Breasts: to make sure the cheese doesn't leak out of the chicken while baking, use large (at least 8-ounce) chicken breasts and chill the stuffed chicken breasts in the refrigerator before breading. Make-Ahead Tip: the breaded chicken can be refrigerated covered for up to 1 day.
How to cook chicken cordon bleu from butcher shop? ›
Cooking Chicken Cordon Bleu
Drench the rolls in a mixture of beaten egg and milk; it acts as glue for the breadcrumbs and adds flavor. Then, cover the cordon bleu rolls in breadcrumbs and fry them up. That's it! If you're not a fan of fried food, bake the dish in the oven for about 50 minutes at 350 °F.
How long to heat up chicken cordon bleu? ›
Store your chicken cordon bleu leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for three to four days. Reheat in the oven instead of the microwave to avoid sogginess. About 10 minutes at 350 degrees F should do the trick.
How long do you cook thawed Chicken Cordon Bleu from Safeway? ›
Bake until chicken is cooked through and golden brown, about 20 min.
It is fun to note, though, that the term “cordon bleu” translates to “blue ribbon” in French and has its roots in the special order of French knights. In 1578, Henry III of France established that the highest order of knighthood be acknowledged by a blue ribbon.
Do you cook chicken frozen or thawed? ›
Fortunately, we can all take a collective sigh of relief, because the USDA says it is fine to cook chicken from frozen, just keep in mind that the cooking time will be about 50 percent longer. However, chicken should never be cooked from frozen in a slow cooker or microwave.
How long to cook pre made cordon bleu? ›
Conventional Oven
Preheat oven to 350 F. Remove frozen breast(s) from pouch and place on baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven for a minimum of 25 minutes.
How long do you cook Costco cordon bleu? ›
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Remove frozen raw breast(s) from pouch(es). Place each breast at least 2 inches apart on a flat metal baking sheet. ...
- Bake in preheated oven for: 1-2 breasts: 41-43 minutes; 3-6 breasts: 46-48 minutes. For food safety, cook a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375F. ...
- Heat a cast iron skillet over a high heat and drizzle in the olive oil. ...
- Once the breasts are seared just pop the skillet into the preheated oven and bake for 15 – 20 minutes depending on the thickness of your chicken breasts.
How To Reheat Rotisserie Chicken in the Oven
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Remove the rotisserie chicken from the packaging and place it in an oven-safe dish. ...
- Let the chicken roast for approximately 25 minutes. ...
- Remove chicken from the oven and enjoy.
Cooking Chicken Cordon Bleu
Drench the rolls in a mixture of beaten egg and milk; it acts as glue for the breadcrumbs and adds flavor. Then, cover the cordon bleu rolls in breadcrumbs and fry them up. That's it! If you're not a fan of fried food, bake the dish in the oven for about 50 minutes at 350 °F.
How to cook frozen chicken cordon bleu in a convection oven? ›
Arrange 20 frozen Chicken Cordon Bleu in each of five pans. Bake uncovered in convection oven at 300 F. with fan on for 30-45 minutes.
