Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu (Gluten-Free)

Tasty Chicken Cordon Bleu: Crispy Outside, with a Delicious Filling

For those who haven’t tried chicken cordon bleu before, it’s basically a classic dish made with chicken breast wrapped around ham and cheese, then coated in breadcrumbs and cooked until crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.

Although the dish is associated with French cooking, its modern chicken version is generally considered a Swiss-inspired preparation influenced by schnitzel-style cooking. The name “cordon bleu” translates to “blue ribbon” in French and is associated with excellence.

Traditional cordon bleu recipes often use regular breadcrumbs made with wheat (which contain gluten), but making this gluten-free chicken cordon bleu is straightforward: simply use gluten-free breadcrumbs and check that the other ingredients are gluten-free too.

Looks great for fancy dinners, but easy enough to enjoy on busy weeknights too!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

• Simple Ingredients: The main ingredients needed for making this gluten-free version of chicken cordon bleu are easily accessible at the local grocery store (nothing fancy required!).
• Easy to Make: While it may look and sound fancy, this recipe is actually very simple. All you need to do is season the chicken, fill with ham and cheese and then roll it up before chilling and coating it with breadcrumbs.
• Crispy Outside, Juicy Inside: I just love the contrast with the crispy gluten-free panko breading and the tender chicken interior with the delicious ham and cheese filling.
• Totally Gluten-Free: The best part is that these crispy chicken roll-ups are 100% gluten-free, which means that even those with Celiac disease or gluten intolerances can enjoy them without issues!

Ingredients You’ll Need:

Here’s a visual overview of the ingredients required for making this gluten-free chicken cordon bleu recipe.

(For exact measurements, please scroll down to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.)

Recipe Notes + Substitutions:

• Chicken: Traditionally these chicken roll ups are made with chicken breasts, so make sure you use boneless skinless chicken breasts.
• Mustard: Dijon mustard is most commonly used, but you can also use other types of mustard if you prefer.
• Gruyere Cheese: I used sliced Gruyere cheese, but sliced Swiss cheese or provolone would work too.
• Breadcrumbs: To keep this recipe gluten-free, I’ve used gluten-free panko breadcrumbs. If you are not Celiac or gluten-intolerant, go ahead and use regular panko bread crumbs instead.
• Parmesan Cheese: Adding grated parmesan cheese to the breadcrumb coating adds flavor and color to the baked coating.
• Honey: I used honey for sweetening the honey mustard sauce. Feel free to reduce the amount of honey if you prefer a less sweet sauce.
• Lemon Juice: I recommend using freshly-squeezed lemon juice for the best flavor. Lemon juice adds a brightness to the sauce that goes well with the chicken.

How to Make Chicken Cordon Bleu:

Slice and Pound Chicken Fillets: Butterfly the chicken breasts into 2 evenly-thin fillets. Cover the chicken fillets with plastic wrap and pound them with a meat mallet on both sides until evenly thin but not torn.

Marinate Chicken Fillets: Spread one side of each fillet with Dijon mustard and season with salt and pepper.

Dish by Dish Tips:

• Pound Chicken Evenly: For best results, make sure to use a mallet to pound the chicken breast fillets evenly so the chicken cooks consistently.
• Don’t Overfill: Stuffing the chicken with too much filling makes it more difficult to seal once rolled and increases chances of leakage. Keep a small border of chicken around the filling before rolling.
• Press Breadcrumbs into Chicken: Make sure to press the gf panko breadcrumbs gently against the meat to help them adhere well to the chicken.
• Seasoning Options: If you want more flavor in the breading, you can add a pinch of garlic powder or onion powder too.

Other Gluten-Free Chicken Recipes to Make:

• Crustless Chicken Pot Pie (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
• Chicken Potato Bake (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
• Crispy Gluten-Free Chicken Schnitzel (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
• Creamy Tuscan Chicken (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)

Gluten-Free Dinners You’ll Enjoy:

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Chicken Cordon Bleu (Gluten-Free)

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• Author: Felicia Lim
• Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
• Yield: 2 servings 1x

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Chicken cordon bleu is one of those classic dinners that feels a little fancy but is surprisingly easy to make! Tender chicken is wrapped around savory ham and melty cheese, coated in crispy gluten-free breadcrumbs, and baked until deliciously golden. This gluten-free chicken cordon bleu has all the flavors and textures you love about the original, making it a perfect dinner for both weeknights and special occasions.

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Ingredients

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• For the Chicken:
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 thin slices of ham
• 4 slices of Gruyere cheese
• For the Panko Coating:
• 1/2 cup gluten-free panko breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• For the Honey Mustard Sauce:
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

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Instructions

1. Slice and Pound Chicken Fillets: Butterfly the chicken breasts into two thin fillets. Cover the chicken fillets with plastic wrap and pound them with a meat mallet on both sides until evenly thin but not torn.
2. Marinate Chicken Fillets: Spread one side of each fillet with Dijon mustard and season with salt and pepper.
3. Layer with Ham & Cheese: For each fillet, layer 2 slices of ham and 2 slices of Gruyere on top.
4. Fold Chicken Over Filling: Fold the chicken over the ham and cheese filling into a sealed pocket, then wrap the folded chicken tightly in plastic wrap.
5. Chill: Chill the plastic-wrapped chicken in the freezer for 30 to 60 minutes.
6. Prepare Breadcrumb Coating: Mix the gluten-free panko breadcrumbs with the grated Parmesan.
7. Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375F (190C).
8. Coat Chicken in Panko Coating: Remove the plastic wrap, dip the chicken in melted butter, then coat evenly in the gluten-free panko-parmesan mixture.
9. Bake Until Golden: Place the coated chicken on an aluminum foil-lined baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes, until the panko breading is golden and cooked through.
10. Prepare Honey Mustard Sauce: Whisk together the mayonnaise, honey, mustard, and lemon juice. Serve alongside the gluten-free chicken cordon bleu.

Notes

Chicken: Traditionally chicken cordon bleu is made with chicken breasts, so make sure you use boneless skinless chicken breasts.

Mustard: Dijon mustard is most commonly used, but you can also use other types of mustard if you prefer.

Gruyere Cheese: I used sliced Gruyere cheese, but Swiss cheese or provolone would work too.

Breadcrumbs: To keep this recipe gluten-free, I’ve used gluten-free panko breadcrumbs. If you are not Celiac or gluten-intolerant, go ahead and use regular panko breadcrumbs instead.

Parmesan Cheese: Adding grated parmesan cheese to the breadcrumb coating adds flavor and color to the baked coating.

Honey: I used honey for sweetening the honey mustard sauce. Feel free to reduce the amount of honey if you prefer a less sweet sauce.

Lemon Juice: I recommend using freshly-squeezed lemon juice for the best flavor. Lemon juice adds a brightness to the sauce that goes well with the chicken.

• Prep Time: 25 mins
• Chilling Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins
• Category: Main Dishes
• Method: Baking