Description
A classic dish featuring chicken breasts rolled with ham and cheese, breaded and cooked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 small chicken breasts
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 2–3 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 4 slices Swiss or Gruyère cheese
- 4 slices deli ham
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko for extra crispiness)
- 2–3 tbsp butter or oil (for frying or baking)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) if baking. Butterfly each chicken breast by slicing horizontally, being careful not to cut all the way through. Place between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound gently to about ¼-inch thickness. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Assemble: Spread ½–1 tbsp Dijon mustard on each chicken breast. Place a slice of ham and cheese in the center. Roll up tightly and secure with toothpicks.
- Bread the Rolls: Dredge each roll in flour, shaking off excess. Dip in beaten eggs, then coat in breadcrumbs.
- Cook: Option 1 – Pan Fry & Bake: Heat butter/oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken on all sides until golden. Transfer to a baking dish and bake 15–20 min until cooked through. Option 2 – Bake Only: Place breaded rolls on a baking sheet lined with parchment. Lightly spray with oil. Bake 25–30 min until golden and cooked through.
- Serve: Remove toothpicks, slice, and serve with creamy mustard sauce or hollandaise.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, use panko breadcrumbs.
- Ensure chicken is cooked through before serving.
- Can be served with a side salad or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Pan Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg