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Close-up of a Chicken Cordon Bleu Sandwich with layers of crispy breaded chicken, melted Swiss cheese, ham, lettuce, and tomato on a toasted baguette. Served on a wooden board.

Chicken Cordon Bleu Sandwich

Crispy, cheesy, and full of flavor — this Chicken Cordon Bleu Sandwich combines juicy breaded chicken with melted Swiss cheese, savory ham, and buttery toasted buns. It’s easy to make, tastes like restaurant food, and stays crispy even as leftovers. Perfect for quick lunches, dinners, or sharing at potlucks
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine: American, French-Inspired
Calories: 640
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large Boneless chicken breasts - Pound to ½ inch thickness
  • 1 teaspoon Salt -
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper -
  • ½ cup All-purpose flour - For dredging
  • 2 Eggs - Beaten with splash of water
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs -For coating
For the Filling
  • 4 slices Deli ham - Thin-sliced
  • 4 slices Swiss cheese - Or Gruyère
  • 2 tablespoon Dijon mustard - Adds tangy flavor
For the Sandwich
  • 4 Brioche buns - Toasted in butter
  • 2 tablespoon Butter - For toasting
  • 4 leaves Lettuce - Optional
  • 1 large Tomato - Sliced
  • 2 tablespoon Mayonnaise - Or ranch dressing
For Frying
  • Vegetable oil or butter - Enough to coat the skillet

Equipment

  • 1 Meat mallet or rolling pin (For pounding chicken to even thickness)
  • 1 Shallow Bowls (For breading station (flour, egg, breadcrumbs))
  • 1 Large Skillet (For frying chicken)
  • 1 Tongs (For flipping chicken)
  • 1 Meat thermometer (To check doneness (165°F))

Method
 

  1. Pound chicken to even thickness (about ½ inch), season with salt and pepper, and pat dry. Preparation step
  2. Place flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs in three shallow bowls. Breading setup
    Raw chicken breasts seasoned with salt, pepper, and herbs on a wooden cutting board, ready for cooking. Bowls of pink Himalayan salt, sea salt, and olive oil are visible nearby.
  3. Spread Dijon mustard on chicken, add one slice of ham and cheese, then fold or roll tightly. Secure with toothpicks if needed. Assembly step
  4. Dredge in flour, dip in egg, and coat completely in panko breadcrumbs. Breading step
  5. Heat oil in skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temp reaches 165°F. Frying step
  6. Butter and toast brioche buns until golden. Toasting step

Nutrition

Serving: 300gCalories: 640kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 42gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 155mgSodium: 970mgPotassium: 480mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 410IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 210mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes

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