Crispy Baked Basil Chicken Cordon Bleu.
With double the cheese…
Because cheese is protein, and protein is healthy…and perfect for a Monday night, right…right!
Speaking of which, happy Monday! I feel like we have a few things to chat about today. One is obviously this cheesy, basil loaded, baked chicken that I am declaring the perfect Monday dinner. It’s kind of a mix between indulgent and healthy…ish. Making it just the right type of meal to ease into the week…because let’s be real, you know boring Monday salads are not a thing here on Half Baked Harvest.
Before I talk your ears off about this chicken though, I want to talk fun things! Not that this chicken isn’t fun, but you know what I mean!
So as you guys may or may not know, I’ve finally gotten into Facebook Live, and while I am not the most perfect person to be on camera, especially LIVE, I’m still having a lot of fun with it! I love inviting you guys into my kitchen to do a little cooking together, a little chatting, and answering your awesome questions! What I want to know though is, what would YOU guys like to see me make? I had the hardest time picking out a recipe for last week, so this week I need your help! What’s your favorite HBH recipe? I’m going to choose this week’s recipe based on the comments you leave. So take a look around the site and leave your recipe choice below! Unfortunately I need to switch my FB Live for this week from Friday to Thursday, as I will be out of the office…aka my kitchen, this l Friday. Meaning you guys have until Wednesday night to let me know what you want to see. Cool?
Yeah! I am excited!
Alright, second thing, and real quick so we can chat cheesy chicken things, how was everyone’s weekend? It’s Monday, so you know I gotta ask…yes, I am a curious soul. Plus my weekend was on the mellow side, so I need to live a little vicariously through you all.
Even though the weekend was mellow, it was also great! I spent some time working on a few more final details of that cookbook that’s coming out this fall. On Saturday, I came home to find that someone had snuck into my house and hung a giant bobble size cardboard cutout of my brother Red’s head on my wall…totally, totally serious. I will show you guys today on Insta stories, it’s too funny. I also spent some time on Sunday doing a little meal prepping…okok and reading up on how there may be more Gilmore Girls episodes coming to Netflix. <–the Gilmore Girls thing was probably the highlight of the weekend. Embarrassing to admit, but I freaking love Gilmore Girls.
But now, let’s talk about this healthier baked chicken cordon blue. Instead of frying the cordon bleu, I baked it and swapped in slightly leaner prosciutto for deli ham (which if I am being honest, tends to freak me out a bit if ). And ahhh, I also added a few green things, i.e basil and a garnish of sprouts!
As I mentioned earlier, it’s my favorite thing, making meals healthy…ish. I still used a ham and cheese because this is chicken cordon bleu, and those are pretty much requirements.
I don’t think I’ve actually ever had chicken cordon bleu previous to making this recipe, but now that I’ve gotten a taste for it, I am hooked. It kind of reminds me of chicken parmesan, but with prosciutto and a little more cheese. Yeah, nothing not to love about that!
Bonus points for this also being super quick, easy and a one pan kind of dinner! Loving it!
The combo of prosciutto, basil, and cheese is so good. It may not be a traditional chicken cordon bleu, but then when do I ever stick to traditional? The idea is still the same though, chicken rolled up with ham and cheese…and guys, it’s delicious! I’ve never had the fried version, but I don’t think this baked version is missing a thing. So much cheesy goodness going on!
You could serve this up with a simple salad and side of rice or pasta. But, if you’re trying to be super good and go light on the carbs, zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice would be awesome options! And now you have the perfect Monday dinner, complete with protein, veggies and cheese!
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Crispy Baked Basil Chicken Cordon Bleu
By halfbakedharvest
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, French
Keyword: basil chicken, chicken dinner, easy dinner recipe
An easy and tasty chicken dinner recipe
Ingredients
- 4 skinless chicken breasts
- kosher salt and pepper
- 4 thin slices prosciutto
- 1/2 cup shredded swiss cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded fontina cheese
- 1 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 1/2 cups panko bread crumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- crushed red pepper flakes
- olive oil, for drizzling
- lemons and fresh basil, for serving
Instructions
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1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly grease a baking sheet with oil.
2. Layer the chicken flat on a piece of plastic wrap and pound the chicken into about 1/4 inch thickness. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Layer each piece of chicken with 1 slice prosciutto, a little of each type of cheese, and a few basil leaves. Roll the chicken up and place seam side down on the prepared baking sheet.
4. Add the eggs to a shallow bowl. To another bowl, add the bread crumbs, garlic powder, and a pinch each of crushed red pepper flakes, salt and pepper.
5. Working with 1 piece of chicken at a time, dip the chicken through the eggs and then dredge through the bread crumb seasoning. Place back on the baking sheet and repeat with the remaining chicken.
6. Drizzle the chicken lightly with olive oil and transfer to the oven. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Serve with lemon and basil. Enjoy!
What? the basil and microgreens count as veggies. 🙂
Happy Monday to you too! Since it’s actually snowing here this week in Virginia (winter finally decided to show up!) I would love to see Cream of Mushroom Chicken and Wild Rice Soup! It’s my favorite soup on your site! And I might give this chicken a go too!
Such a great soup for when its cold out! Thanks Amanda!
YUM!!! Love cordon blue but have never made it.
Well I hope you love this one Charlotte! Thank you!
I’ve made chicken cordon blue before with Swiss chess but the Gorgonzola and basil sounds yummy too, I’ll have to try it. Thanks.
I hope you love it Christi! Thank you!!
Happy monday – Looks yummy!!!
Izzy | Pinch of delight
Thank you Izzy!
Is it dinner time yet?! I’m suddenly starving :). This looks so good – double the cheese is a must!
Haha thank you Laura! I hope you love this dish!!
Chicken Cordon Bleu is one of my favorite chicken dishes!
Its so yummy! Thanks you Kari, I hope you love this one!
There is no shame, only joy, in loving Gilmore Girls!!
Haha agreed!
This looks so yummy!
Thank you Sara!
Thanks for giving me dinner inspiration – I’ve been in a major cooking rut lately, but I added this to my menu the second I saw it this morning!
Just wondering, do you think using some pesto to instead of chopped fresh basil in the filling would be too over powering?
PS – I think your healthy banana chai pancakes would be an awesome recipe for FB live!
Hey Brie!! I think that pesto will be amazing! 🙂
Thank you so much! Love the idea of a FB live for the pancakes. yum!
More the cheese, the merrier. This sounds insanely good.
Glad we are on the same page lol! Thank you Asha!
This is very delicious and sounds yum……
Thank you so much!!
With double the cheese? Oh heck yes!
More cheese the better!
Major Nom!!
Rebecca
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Thanks Rebecca!
Yes, perfect for a Monday night or any night really. The more cheese/protein the better!
So perfect for a Monday night! More cheese is always better in my eyes! LOL
REALLY keen on seeing a sweet, perhaps the Chocolate Fudge Swirled Lemon Ricotta Tart maybe 😀 ? I mean, in the spirit of Gilmore Girls of course 😉
What a great idea! Of course in the spirit if Gilmore Girls!!
Thanks for the dinner inspiration, my boys would love this!
So happy to hear that, thank you Matt! Hope you enjoy!
Thanks for the dinner inspiration, can’t wait to make this!
This chicken looks amazing!!! Can’t wait to try!!! Pinning and will try soon! yum!
Thanks so much Alice, hope you love it! Let me know how it goes!
This is definitely not your old school chicken cordon bleu! Love it!
Changed it up a bit! So happy you like it Gina (:
This looks very yummy!!!
Thank you Jason!
I post on Facebook every day to my blog’s page. Sometimes it’s one of my recipes, but often it’s one from another blog that I like. I just barely stopped myself from posting a solid week of your recipes because they look so delicious and accessible! Thanks for sharing 🙂
WOW! Thank you so much Katie! Thats so nice (:
I love crispy recipes! Can’t wait to try it out!
Thank you, hope you love it!
Since I didn’t have prosciutto or fontina , I substituted cooked bacon and ricotta for the fontina cheese. It was amazing. Thank you for all the inspiration.
Ooo! yummy! So happy you liked it Bethany, thank you!
I’ve made this twice in the last two weeks. The first time, there were NO leftovers!!! My husband wants it on the regular rotation now and my 2 year old (who I thought didn’t like chicken…?) is obsessed!! Thank you for another delicious and super easy recipe. can’t wait for the cook book:)
PS I’m lazy and didn’t grate or measure the cheese… just placed thin slices on the prosciutto… delicious!!!
Awh I am so glad you, your husband, and your son enjoyed this Kristen! That is so awesome, thank you!!
Hope it didn’t matter that I didn’t chop my basil leaves and left them whole…Baking this now and smells divine!❤️
I don’t think it should, hope you love it. Thank Gia!
I made this tonight and it was delicious! My husband is allergic to yeast, so I couldn’t use Panko. So I used cornflakes instead! 🙂
So smart! I am so glad this turned out amazing for you, Chrystal!
I think I am going to give this a go for Christmas!! Gotta cook for 12 people so this looks totally doable! A harvest style salad is a staple, what side would you suggest? My MIL will wanted a plain Jane potato, but I like something a little fancier! <3 Can't wait, love pouring through your recipes
HI! My favorite potato recipe is linked below! Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe. Thanks so much!! xTieghan ?
https://dev.halfbakedharvest.com/crispy-cheesy-potatoes-stacks/
Still a go-to for our family – such a perfect recipe!
Thank you so much!
I have come to realize that when I see your recipes I should just save them. They’re always delicious! Plus you live in my old hood so it makes it even better. I think you know my friend Vern. I miss Summit County! I always look forward to your posts. 🙂
I do know Vern!! He has become a family friend! That is so amazing, thank you Jules! xTieghan
I am just loving these HBH breaded, baked chicken recipes. This one is no exception! I was told “most flavorful cordon bleu I’ve ever had”! Thanks to the basil and prosciutto I’d guess. Will definitely make again! (also, I bought the avocado oil spray from Costco and used it to coat the chicken before the oven, and it worked so well! Very even coat).
Wow that is amazing!! I am so glad this turned out so well for you, Ashley! xTieghan
I was sent to your page a while ago by a friend. She was always ranting and raving about your recipes. Anytime I would ask her for a recipe she would send me your way.
Well after about 6 months of following you, and enjoying what I read, I decided to try this recipe with a little bit of flare to it. I am a mom of 3 boys, and my middle one love to be in the kitchen with me and tonight was no exception. He was eager to help add his two cents at 13, and his thoughts on what spices we should use. In the end I will admit, he is doing so well. He just needs to work on his salt lol Thank you so much for sharing what you love. In this day when we are all home it is nice to be able to teach my boys some great easy meals.
Hey Robyn,
Thanks so much for making this recipe, I am so glad you enjoyed it! Have a great weekend!! xxTieghan