Chicken Cordon Bleu Bites
Chicken Cordon Bleu Bites are delightful, bite-sized appetizers that feature tender chicken stuffed with savory ham and gooey Swiss cheese, all enveloped in a crispy panko coating. Perfect for parties or cozy nights at home, these delectable morsels are easy to make and sure to impress your guests. With simple preparation steps and endless customization options, they cater to cooks of all skill levels!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings (12 bites) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 6 oz deli ham (thinly sliced)
- 6 oz Swiss cheese (sliced)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
- Slice each chicken breast horizontally to create a pocket; season with salt and pepper.
- Stuff each pocket with ham and Swiss cheese, then close gently.
- Set up a breading station: one plate with beaten eggs and another with panko breadcrumbs. Dip stuffed chicken in egg, then coat with breadcrumbs until fully covered.
- Place the breaded bites in the prepared baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites (90g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, mix herbs like rosemary or thyme into the breadcrumb coating. - To make it healthier, use turkey ham and low-fat cheese options. - These bites can be prepped ahead of time; store assembled but unbaked bites in the fridge until ready to cook.