Description
A crispy, golden chicken roll filled with savory ham and melted cheese, topped with a velvety cream sauce. This elegant comfort dish is perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 slices of ham
- 4 slices of Swiss cheese (or Gruyère)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp milk
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken:
- Pound each chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap until thin and even.
- Place a slice of ham and cheese on each breast. Roll tightly, securing with toothpicks.
- Coat the Chicken:
- Set up a breading station: flour in one bowl, beaten eggs with milk in another, and breadcrumbs in a third.
- Dredge each chicken roll in flour, dip in the egg mixture, and coat with breadcrumbs.
- Cook the Chicken:
- Heat butter and oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear each chicken roll until golden brown on all sides.
- Transfer to a baking dish and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Make the Sauce:
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour to make a roux and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth and cream. Simmer until thickened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Assemble and Serve:
- Remove toothpicks from the chicken rolls. Place on a serving plate and drizzle with the creamy sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- Secure the Rolls: Use toothpicks to keep the chicken tightly rolled during cooking. Remove them before serving to avoid any mishaps.
- Don’t Overcook the Chicken: Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches exactly 165°F (74°C). Overcooking can make it dry.
- Perfect Sauce Consistency: To avoid lumps in the sauce, whisk continuously while adding the liquids to the roux. Adjust thickness by adding more broth or cream if needed.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 35 min