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Chicken Cordon Bleu Rolls

Chicken Cordon Bleu Rolls

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Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts, minced or finely ground: Use approximately 450 g of finely ground chicken breast for a consistent roll that can be spread and shaped easily.
  • 3 tbsp softened cream cheese: Allow the cream cheese to soften before spreading so that it forms a smooth layer without tearing the chicken.
  • 6 slices of ham: Arrange the slices evenly to provide a savoury layer throughout the roll.
  • 80–100 g grated mozzarella: Use approximately 90 g for the nutrition calculation and distribute it evenly over the ham.
  • 40 g corn crumbs or crushed cornflakes: Use enough to coat the exterior of the roll with a visible crunchy layer.
  • Salt: Season the corn crumbs according to taste, remembering that ham and cheese already contain salt.
  • Black pepper: Add freshly ground black pepper for a gentle savoury warmth.
  • Your favourite spices: Paprika and garlic powder are particularly well suited to the chicken, ham and cheese combination.

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the chicken.Finely mince or grind the 2 chicken breasts until the meat has an even texture.
  • Spread the chicken.Place parchment on a clean work surface and spread the minced chicken over it into an even rectangular layer.
  • Add the cream cheese.Spread the softened cream cheese evenly over the chicken while leaving a small border around the edges.
  • Layer the ham.Arrange the 6 slices of ham evenly over the cream cheese without allowing them to extend beyond the chicken layer.
  • Add the mozzarella.Distribute 80–100 g of grated mozzarella evenly over the ham.
  • Form the roll.Use the parchment to lift and roll the chicken tightly around the filling until you have a compact cylinder with the seam underneath.
  • Coat the exterior.Cover the outside of the roll with approximately 40 g of corn crumbs or crushed cornflakes.
  • Season the coating.Season the crumbs with salt, black pepper and your preferred spices, with paprika and garlic powder recommended.
  • Cook thoroughly.Preheat the air fryer to 385°F (196°C) and cook for approximately 15 minutes, or bake in a conventional oven for approximately 20 minutes, until the chicken reaches 74°C (165°F) internally.
  • Rest and serve.Rest the cooked roll for 5–7 minutes, then slice it carefully and serve while warm.

Notes

Imagine cutting through a beautifully crisp golden crust and discovering tender chicken wrapped around creamy cheese, savoury ham and bubbling mozzarella. These Chicken Cordon Bleu Rolls take the familiar flavours of a classic dish and turn them into an easy-to-handle roll with an irresistibly crunchy exterior. The clever part is that the chicken is finely minced, so you do not need to pound whole breasts thin or worry about creating perfectly even cutlets. A layer of softened cream cheese gives the filling a luxurious texture while helping the ham and mozzarella sit neatly inside the roll. The parchment is not simply a liner here, because it becomes your most useful tool for shaping the chicken into a compact cylinder. Once coated with seasoned corn crumbs, the roll develops a wonderfully crisp outside while the centre stays moist and richly savoury. Cooking it in the air fryer keeps the method remarkably straightforward and gives the coating excellent colour without deep-frying. The short resting period after  cooking is essential because it allows the hot cheese and chicken juices to settle before you start slicing. When you finally cut the roll into neat rounds, the contrasting layers create the kind of presentation that looks far more elaborate than the preparation really was. Follow the shaping and cooking details carefully, and you will have a comforting chicken dinner with the appearance and character of something made for a special table.

Nutrition

Serving: 186gCalories: 505kcalCarbohydrates: 12.1gProtein: 52.9gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 10.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8.4gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 183mgSodium: 1.08mgPotassium: 760mgFiber: 0.7gSugar: 1.5gVitamin A: 1.02IUVitamin C: 2.2mgCalcium: 260mgIron: 1.8mg