This 20 Minute Skillet Chicken Cordon Bleu recipe is theperfect quick and easy dinner! Crunchy panko breading, ham, Swiss cheese and wine – no one will know you didn’t slavefor hours!
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Last week I found myself in a situation I have found myself in MANY times before… with chicken breasts sitting in the fridge that needed to be used. I swear I don’t know how this always happens to me. I always have a plan – or – at least a part of a plan for what I’m going to make with them when I buy them. But somehow, someway, I end up with a few leftover…or the whole package… I need to really nail down this meal planning stuff.
So, I needed yet another quick meal (thank you swim team) and I immediately thought of my 20 Minute Skillet Chicken and Spinach Parmesan. No marinara. Uggh! So I went another route with this 20 Minute Skillet Chicken Cordon Bleu.
Kind of fantastic.
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I do love an easy chicken recipe and I am what some might call a chicken cordon bleu fanatic. Some might say it’s old school, I say it’s classic. How can a combination of chicken, ham, Swiss, and WINE ever go out of style? It’s just not happening. Not on my watch.
A mixture of panko and parmesan cheese is all that is used to bread the chicken. Give the chicken time to brown before flipping so that you don’t lose your breading. I really like how light the chicken is this way and the panko provides a fantastic crunchy coating that is truly irresistible.
Once browned, the chicken is topped with ham and Swiss cheese and this is where the magic happens. White wine is drizzled over the top and the lid placed on the skillet. The cheese gets all ooey gooey on top and the flavor and aroma of the wine seeps into the chicken. Magic I tell you.
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This 20 Minute Skillet Chicken Cordon Bleu recipe is the perfect quick and easy dinner! Crunchy panko breading, ham, Swiss cheese and wine - no one will know you didn't slave for hours!
Course Entree
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken cordon bleu, skillet chicken cordon bleu
Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes minutes
Total Time 20 minutes minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 593kcal
Author Trish - Mom On Timeout
Ingredients
- 6 small chicken cutlets or breast filets 1.5-2 lbs - large breasts can be cut in half
- salt and pepper
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 4 Tbls extra virgin olive oil
- 6 slices deli ham
- 6 slices Swiss cheese
- 1/2 cup white wine can substitute chicken broth if desired
- additional Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley can be used to garnish
Instructions
Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
Combine the Panko bread crumbs and the Parmesan cheese in a small bowl.
Coat the chicken with the bread crumb mixture pressing gently to adhere.
Heat 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large, lidded skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the cutlets (working in batches if necessary to avoid crowding) and cook 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. (Wipe skillet before repeating with remaining chicken pieces.)
Return all of the chicken pieces to the skillet. Top each piece of chicken with a slice of ham and a slice of Swiss cheese.
Gently pour the wine over the top of the chicken and cover with a lid. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
Serve with a side salad, rice, or pasta.
Nutrition
Calories: 593kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 65g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 191mg | Sodium: 786mg | Potassium: 972mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 336IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 301mg | Iron: 2mg
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FAQs
Conventional Oven
Preheat oven to 375 F. Remove frozen raw breast(s) from pouch(es) and place on metal baking sheet, place each breast 2 inches apart. Bake 1-2 pieces for 31 to 33 minutes and 3-6 pieces for 36 to 39 minutes. Caution: Filling will be hot andmay splatter, allow to cool at least 3 minutes before serving.
How long do you cook chicken cordon bleu from Kroger? ›
Place in 2 glass baking dishes (13 by 9 inches). Bake chicken for 15 minutes, then carefully turn with a large spatula and bake for 15 to 20 minutes longer or until chicken is thoroughly cooked.
How long do you cook chicken cordon bleu from Safeway? ›
Bake until chicken is cooked through and golden brown, about 20 min.
How long do you cook chicken cordon bleu from the butcher? ›
Cooking Steps
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease the bottom of a shallow pan with Oil or PAM and place the stuffed breast seam side down. Cover with foil and place into the oven for 50-60 minutes.
How long does frozen chicken take to fully cook? ›
The general guideline you need to know is that it will take around 50 percent longer than if you're starting with a chicken that is fully thawed. Thus, if a 5-pound chicken would normally take 1 1/2 hours to roast, a frozen one would take at least 2 hours and 15 minutes.
How long to cook frozen chicken cordon bleu at 350? ›
Conventional Oven
Preheat oven to 350 F. Remove frozen breast(s) from pouch and place on baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven for a minimum of 25 minutes.
How long do you cook chicken cordon bleu from Publix? ›
Cooking Instructions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Remove plastic film and divider; bake uncovered 35-40 minutes and until 165 degrees F. Keep refrigerated.
How do you cook frozen chicken cordons? ›
Preheat oven to 400ºF. Place frozen Chicken Cordon Bleu about 2 inches apart on a baking sheet in the middle rack of your oven. Bake for 30 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F, then remove from the oven and let rest.
How long to cook chicken cordon bleu costco? ›
Bake in preheated oven for: 1-2 breasts: 41-43 minutes; 3-6 breasts: 46-48 minutes. For food safety, cook a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees F. measured by a meat thermometer. Meat Thermometer Instructions: Insert meat thermometer into meat layer on each cooked breast (see diagram).
Why does my chicken cordon bleu look pink? ›
All that matters is the temperature, not color.
The best thing you can do to gauge the doneness of your chicken, among other things, is to use a good digital thermometer, Goldwyn says.
Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
- Serving: 10.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes.
- Cooking Time: 45 minutes.
The USDA says that as long as all parts of the chicken have reached a minimum internal temperature of 165°, it is safe to eat. Color does not indicate doneness. The USDA further explains that even fully cooked poultry can sometimes show a pinkish tinge in the meat and juices.
How long should a cordon be? ›
The optimal length for a cordon arm is 1.2 m, or 2.4 m for a bilateral cordon (T-shape), perhaps longer with today's vigorous grapevine varieties. If the field to cover is very wide, you'll want to plant several vines. For good sap distribution in the T-shape, the two arms should be of equal length.
What goes best with chicken cordon bleu? ›
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- 18 of 20. Glazed Carrots. ...
- 19 of 20. Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus. ...
- 20 of 20. Southern-Style Collard Greens.
All poultry should reach a safe minimum internal temperature of 165 °F (73.9 °C) as measured with a food thermometer. A whole chicken must reach this temperature throughout the bird. Check the internal temperature in the innermost part of the thigh and wing and the thickest part of the breast.
How long to cook frozen chicken cordon bleu from Costco? ›
Bake until browned and cooked through, about 25 to 35 minutes, or when chicken reaches an internal temperature of 74 C (165 F). Cut into pinwheels before serving. Makes 2 servings.
How long to bake store bought chicken cordon bleu? ›
Instructions
- Keep product in tin pan and place on cooking sheet.
- Bake at 375°F for about 50 minutes or until internal temperature reaches a minimum of 165°F.
- Let cool, serve and enjoy!
