Chicken Cordon Bleu with Turkey Bacon: A Juicy Twist on a Classic
Chicken Cordon Bleu, elevated with turkey bacon, provides a delicious and juicy twist on the classic recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free option available
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 8 slices turkey bacon
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Flatten the chicken breasts to about 1/2 inch thickness.
- Layer turkey bacon and Swiss cheese on each chicken breast.
- Roll the chicken tightly and secure with toothpicks.
- Dredge the rolled chicken in flour, then dip in beaten eggs, and coat with breadcrumbs.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Remove toothpicks and let rest before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add herbs or spices to the breadcrumb mixture.
- Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg