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Classic Chicken Cordon Bleu with Creamy Wine Sauce

Juicy chicken breasts stuffed with ham and Swiss cheese, simmered until tender and served with a rich creamy wine sauce. Elegant yet easy homemade dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6
Course: Comfort Food, Dinner, Family Meal, Holiday Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, European, French
Calories: 584
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 6 skinless boneless chicken breast halves
  • 6 slices Swiss cheese
  • 6 slices ham
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Method
 

  1. Mix flour and paprika in a shallow bowl.
  2. Pound chicken breasts to 1/4 inch thickness.
  3. Place 1 slice Swiss cheese and 1 slice ham on each breast.
  4. Roll tightly and secure with toothpicks.
  5. Coat chicken in flour mixture.
  6. Melt butter in skillet and brown chicken on all sides (5–8 minutes).
  7. Add wine and bouillon, cover and simmer 30 minutes until fully cooked.
  8. Remove chicken and toothpicks.
  9. Whisk cream and cornstarch together.
  10. Slowly add to skillet while whisking.
  11. Cook until sauce thickens (3–5 minutes).
  12. Pour sauce over chicken and serve.

Notes

  • Replace wine with chicken broth if preferred
  • Do not overfill chicken
  • Simmer gently for juicy texture
  • Best served immediately after saucing