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Samantha Denton

Chicken Cordon Bleu

This is the family recipe.

Ingredients

  • 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (flattened)
  • 6 slices Black Forest ham
  • 6 slices Swiss cheese
  • 1 cup flour (for dredging)
  • 12 tbsp butter (1½ sticks)
  • 6 cubes chicken bouillon cubes
  • 3 cups white wine
  • 3 tsp cornstarch
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream

Method

  1. 1

    Flatten chicken breasts evenly.

  2. 2

    Layer each with 1 slice ham and 1 slice Swiss cheese.

  3. 3

    Roll up tightly and secure with toothpicks.

  4. 4

    Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

  5. 5

    Roll chicken in flour, then place in skillet.

  6. 6

    Brown on all sides.

  7. 7

    Add white wine and bouillon cubes to the pan.

  8. 8

    Cover and cook about 30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.

  9. 9

    Remove chicken from skillet.

  10. 10

    Whisk cornstarch into the sauce, then stir in heavy cream.

  11. 11

    Simmer until thick and creamy.

  12. 12

    Pour generously over chicken and serve with rice.