Ingredients:
For the chicken rolls:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 slices of Swiss cheese
- 4 slices of ham
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
For the sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap or parchment paper. Use a meat mallet or rolling pin to gently pound them to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch.
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Lay a slice of Swiss cheese and a slice of ham on top of each chicken breast.
- Starting at one end, roll up the chicken, enclosing the cheese and ham. Secure the rolls with toothpicks.
- Set up a breading station with three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs.
- Roll each chicken roll first in flour, then in the beaten eggs, and finally in the breadcrumbs, making sure to coat them thoroughly.
- Place the coated chicken rolls seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
- Drizzle the melted butter over the top of the chicken rolls.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the breadcrumbs are golden brown.
- While the chicken is baking, prepare the sauce. In a saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Stir in 2 tablespoons of flour to create a roux. Cook for a minute or two, until the roux is lightly golden.
- Gradually whisk in the milk and chicken broth, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in the shredded Swiss cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Once the chicken rolls are done baking, remove the toothpicks and serve them with the cheese sauce drizzled over the top.
Enjoy your Chicken Cordon Bleu Roll-Ups! They pair well with steamed vegetables or a fresh salad.
