Description
Indulgent chicken cordon bleu sandwich merges classic French cuisine with American comfort food. Layers of crispy breaded chicken, melted swiss cheese, and savory ham create a mouthwatering meal you won’t forget.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 frozen breaded chicken breasts
- 4 slices honey ham
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
Bread and Greens:
- 4 slices hearty white bread
- 1 cup kale
Condiments:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) mayonnaise
Instructions
- Preheat the oven according to the breaded chicken package instructions and bake the frozen chicken breasts until they reach a crispy golden exterior.
- Once chicken is cooked, layer thin slices of savory ham directly onto each piece, ensuring complete coverage.
- Strategically place Swiss cheese slices over the ham, allowing them to slightly overlap the meat’s edges.
- Add an additional ham slice atop the cheese to create a luxurious flavor sandwich.
- Return the chicken to the oven for a brief moment, allowing the cheese to transform into a melted, gooey blanket.
- While the chicken rests, toast bread slices until they develop a delicate crunch and warm, golden color.
- Generously spread creamy mayonnaise across the toasted bread surfaces, creating a smooth protective layer.
- Carefully transfer the ham and cheese-laden chicken onto the prepared bread slices.
- Crown the sandwich with fresh, crisp kale leaves for an added nutritional boost and textural contrast.
- Gently place the remaining bread slice on top, pressing lightly to secure the layers.
- Slice diagonally and serve immediately to preserve the optimal temperature and texture.
Notes
- Customize the breading by crushing crackers or seasoned breadcrumbs for extra crunch and flavor.
- Select high-quality deli ham like Black Forest or honey-glazed for richer taste complexity.
- Swap Swiss cheese with provolone or gruyère to explore different melting characteristics and flavor profiles.
- Use gluten-free bread and panko for celiac-friendly sandwich variation without compromising texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 80mg