How Long To Bake Chicken Cordon Bleu In Oven At 375 Degrees?

Chicken cordon bleu is a marvelous delicacy that brings together tender chicken breast, savory ham, and melt-in-your-mouth cheese. This dish can be prepared in the oven. The common temperature to use is 375 degrees. So how long to bake chicken cordon bleu in oven at 375 degrees? In this post, I like to give an answer to this question as well as some tips on the chicken cordon bleu recipe.

How long to bake chicken cordon bleu in oven at 375 degrees?

It takes 30 minutes to bake chicken cordon bleu at 375 degrees in the oven. This will provide the chicken roll with an elegant crust and tender and appetizing interior stuffing. The cheese will turn melty and the chicken will be very juicy, making each bite into pure satisfaction.

What are other temperatures to cook chicken cordon bleu in the oven?

You can also choose to cook chicken cordon bleu at 400 degrees in the oven for 25 minutes. This will render the coating slightly crispier. You may love it, if you are a fan of crunchy food. Speaking of what’s inside, the breast will come out tender and succulent while the ham and cheese will complete it with additional tenderness and savoriness. The result is pretty much the same as at 375 degrees. The main difference is the tougher and browner exterior crisp.

If you are not that much into tough and brown coating, you can bake the cordon bleu at 350 degrees in the oven. The crust will turn pretty thin and come out with almost no crunch. Inside the roll, you will get an explosion of flavors and impressively tender meat and cheese that will make your guests ask for a second round. Make sure you are not pressed for time if you choose to bake at 350 degrees F, as it takes 35-40 minutes to bring the chicken cordon bleu to perfection.

Which is the best cooking temperature for chicken cordon bleu?

I have to say that after numerous trials, I find chicken cordon bleu is best cooked at 375 degrees F. It’s a wonderful temperature that gives the roll a melt-in-your-mouth tenderness and a bold crispiness. The meaty breast is infused with the irresistible flavors of seasonings and cheese, while the ham is cooked just right and bursts with smoky and savory aromas. The bake time of 30 minutes also offers you the opportunity to cook a filling side dish, or just do the last preparations around the house before the guests arrive.

Recipe for baked chicken cordon bleu

There are a number of recipes on the internet for this dish. But this recipe to bake chicken cordon bleu is my personal favourite.

1. Beat the chicken breast until 1/4-inch thick. The thinner the breast, the easier to roll it and the more stuffing it fits.
2. Cut the cheese and ham to fit onto the breasts. Lay the ham slice on the breast, then top it up with the cheese slice. Alternatively, you can use shredded cheese. Sprinkle with some chives and roll up, securing with toothpicks.
3. Beat some egg whites in a bowl. Dip the roll into the egg white, making sure each and every inch of the chicken breasts gets soaked. This will help the cordon bleu get fully covered in breadcrumbs and hence get super crispy.
4. Mix breadcrumbs, parmesan, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a bowl. You can use just breadcrumbs, but the seasonings will add an additional layer of taste and flavor to the crust. Roll the chicken in the breadcrumbs mixture.
5. Grease a casserole dish with cooking spray or butter and place the cordon bleu in the center of the dish. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes. Once it is done, remove from the oven, slice and enjoy immediately.

How to cook chicken cordon bleu in oven fast?

Of course, cutting down the baking time in half is not possible, but you can do some tricks to win some precious minutes. For example, you can turn on the broiler for a few minutes to cook the chicken cordon bleu. The chicken will bake a bit faster and come out with a dark brown and tough coating. If you are a crunchy food fan, you will definitely like this. But if you not, you can turn on the convection to force hot air to circulate around the roll to speed up the roll’s cooking while not delivering a super crispy exterior.

What is the best sauce for chicken cordon bleu?

If you are not in the mood for cooking sides for chicken cordon bleu, you can brighten up the cordon bleu with dijon sauce. This creamy and tangy dip complements greatly the richness and savoriness of the roll.

What to serve with chicken cordon bleu?

A perfect match for this main course that takes hardly any effort to prepare is steamed rice with veggies. This starchy and filling dish is an indispensable partner for the protein-rich cordon bleu. Don’t hesitate to go for a big casserole of roasted vegetables, a plate of garlic mashed potatoes, or a generous serving of balsamic-glazed green beans. These delicious sides will put chicken cordon bleu in the best light taste-wise.

FAQs on Cooking Chicken Cordon Bleu

What is chicken cordon bleu?

Chicken cordon bleu is actually ham slices and cheese wrapped by chicken breast meat. The chicken breast meat has to be flatten to a thin layer so that it is easy to wrap around the ham and cheese. Another reason to flatten to a thin layer is so that it is easy to have a bit that will have all 3 ingredients – chicken, ham and cheese in the same bite.

Is chicken cordon bleu French?

No. Chicken cordon bleu is not French. But cordon bleu is a French word which means blue ribbon which signifies excellence as the blue ribbon are similar to the sash worn by French knights. Chicken cordon bleu actually comes from Switzerland.

What is the chicken cordon bleu internal temperature when done?

For the chicken cordon bleu internal temperature, it should be taken at the chicken breasts as the chicken breast will take longer than the ham to cook. The internal temp for the chicken should reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit for it to be cooked.