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Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe

Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe
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Chicken Cordon Bleu is a classic, comforting dish made with tender chicken breasts rolled around savory ham and melted Swiss cheese, cooked slowly in a creamy sauce and topped with a crispy breadcrumb crust. This slow cooker version makes it easy to prepare a flavorful, satisfying meal perfect for family dinners or special occasions.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Filling

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 slices of ham
  • 4 slices of Swiss cheese

Sauce

  • 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup of milk

Topping

  • 1 cup of seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup of melted butter

Seasoning

  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Start by pounding the chicken breasts to an even thickness. This ensures they cook uniformly in the slow cooker and makes rolling easier.
  2. Assemble the Rolls: Place one slice of ham and one slice of Swiss cheese on each chicken breast. Carefully roll up each breast, securing with toothpicks if necessary to hold the shape during cooking.
  3. Arrange in Slow Cooker: Place the chicken rolls gently in the bottom of the slow cooker, spacing them evenly for even cooking.
  4. Make the Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the condensed cream of chicken soup and milk until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  5. Add Sauce Over Chicken: Pour the cream mixture evenly over the chicken rolls in the slow cooker, ensuring they are well coated.
  6. Prepare Topping: In a small bowl, mix the seasoned breadcrumbs with the melted butter until crumbs are fully coated.
  7. Top the Chicken: Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the top of the chicken and sauce, creating a flavorful crust.
  8. Cook: Cover and cook on low heat for 4 to 5 hours, or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and tender.
  9. Final Touches: Before serving, carefully remove the toothpicks from the chicken rolls. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper as needed.

Notes

  • Use a meat mallet or rolling pin to gently pound chicken breasts to avoid tearing the meat.
  • For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of garlic powder or paprika to the breadcrumb topping.
  • Ensure slow cooker is fully preheated before placing chicken, if your model requires it for even cooking.
  • To make it gluten-free, substitute seasoned gluten-free breadcrumbs.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Serve with steamed vegetables or a fresh green salad for a complete meal.

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