It sounds fancy, but this classic French dish is really comfort food for the whole family!
Stovetop, Oven, Frying pan, Peeler, Pot (small), Colander
Step 1
Place the chicken on a sheet of plastic wrap. Cover with another sheet. Then use a heavy pot, rolling pin or meat tenderizer to pound the chicken into thin cutlets. Season both sides with salt & pepper.
Step 2
Arrange the ham & cheese slices over the flattened chicken breast. Then fold the chicken breast in half. Trim or tuck in any extra cheese & ham around the edges.
Step 3
Crack the egg into a shallow dish. Whisk to combine. Place the bread crumbs in separate dish. Coat the chicken breast in flour on both sides (optional).
Step 4
Thoroughly dredge the chicken in the egg & then the bread crumbs. Then repeat dredging in both.
Step 5
Heat a drizzle of oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the chicken. Season with salt & pepper. Brown for 3 min.
Step 6
Peel & slice or cube the potatoes.
Step 7
Add the potatoes to a pot of salted boiling water. Cook for 7-10 min, or until fork-tender.
Step 8
Flip over the chicken. Season with salt & pepper. Brown for 2 min. Reduce the heat to low. Cover & let cook for 7-10 min.
Step 9
Drain the potatoes. Add them to a bowl with the butter, milk, salt & pepper. Mash it all together, using a fork or potato masher.
Step 10
When the chicken is cooked through & the cheese is melty, remove from the heat. Slice the chicken. Serve it alongside the mashed potatoes. Enjoy!
Average estimated amount for one serving
Energy | 771 cal. |
Fat | 33 g |
Carbohydrates | 65 g |
Protein | 58 g |
Fiber | 6 g |
On average, one serving of the recipe "Chicken Cordon Bleu with Mashed Potatoes" contains 771 Energy, 33 g of Fat, 65 g of Carbohydrates, 58 g of Protein, 6 g of Fiber.