Ingredients
– 1/2 cup breadcrumbs for Super Easy method or 1 cup breadcrumbs for Quick Dredge
– oil spray
– 2 small chicken breasts (6-7 ounces or 180-210 grams each)
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 4 slices Swiss cheese
– 4 to 6 slices ham (about 2.5 ounces or 75 grams)
– 3 tablespoons mayonnaise for Super Easy method
– 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard for Super Easy method
– 1 egg for Quick Dredge method
– 2 teaspoons plain flour for Quick Dredge method
– 1 1/2 tablespoons butter for Dijon Cream Sauce
– 1 1/2 tablespoons flour for Dijon Cream Sauce
– 1 1/4 cups milk (full fat preferred, low fat acceptable) for Dijon Cream Sauce
– 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard for Dijon Cream Sauce
– 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, finely grated for Dijon Cream Sauce
Instructions
1-Prepping and Stuffing the Chicken: First, gather your ingredients and cut a pocket into each chicken breast. This is where the magic happens fold each slice of Swiss cheese in half and add 2 pieces inside the pocket, along with the ham slices. Seal it up with 2 toothpicks per breast and season with salt and pepper for that flavorful base.
2-Choosing Your Breading Method: For the Super Easy method, mix 3 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper, then spread it on the top and sides of the chicken. Sprinkle the breadcrumbs over it and press them on before spraying with oil. If you go for the Quick Dredge, whisk 1 egg with 2 teaspoons plain flour, dip the chicken in it, and coat with breadcrumbs.
3-Baking and Serving: Spread the breadcrumbs on a baking tray, spray with oil, and bake for 3 minutes until light golden, then transfer to a bowl. Place your prepared chicken on the tray and bake for 25 to 30 minutes until itβs golden and cooked through. Donβt forget to remove the toothpicks before serving with that creamy Dijon sauce!
1- Prepare your workspace by gathering all ingredients. Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness to ensure uniform cooking.
2- Lay a slice of ham and cheese on each chicken breast, then carefully roll them up and secure with toothpicks.
3- Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs in separate shallow bowls.
4- Coat each rolled chicken breast in flour, dip into eggs, then roll in breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
5- For frying, heat oil to 350Β°F (175Β°C) and cook each roll for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through; alternatively, bake at 400Β°F (200Β°C) for 25-30 minutes.
6-Final Step: Remove toothpicks, let rest briefly, and serve hot. Adjust seasoning or cooking time to accommodate dietary substitutions like gluten-free or vegan preparations.
Last Step:
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π§ Stuff chicken pockets with cheese rolled in ham to prevent cheese leaking.
π Toast breadcrumbs before coating to enhance crunch and color.
β²οΈ Coat chicken ahead of time and refrigerate or freeze before baking for convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3.2 g
- Sodium: 996 mg
- Fat: 24.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 8.8 g
- Carbohydrates: 19.4 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 72.3 g
- Cholesterol: 207 mg
