Description

This comforting classic combines juicy chicken, thin-sliced ham, and melty Swiss cheese, wrapped in crispy breadcrumbs and topped with a creamy Dijon-Parmesan sauce. It’s elegant, cozy, and absolutely irresistible.

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4 slices Swiss cheese
4 slices deli ham
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup breadcrumbs (panko or traditional)
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tbsp butter (for topping)
For the Dijon Sauce:
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups milk
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste

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Instructions

Slice each chicken breast horizontally (but not all the way through) and open like a book. Pound flat to 1/4-inch thickness between plastic wrap sheets.
Place 1 slice of ham and 1 slice of Swiss cheese on each breast. Roll tightly, tucking ends, and secure with toothpicks if needed.
Prepare a dredging station: flour in one dish, beaten eggs in another, and seasoned breadcrumbs in a third.
Coat each chicken roll in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs. Place in greased baking dish and drizzle with 2 tbsp melted butter.
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25–30 minutes, until golden and cooked through.
Meanwhile, melt 2 tbsp butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk, then Dijon, Parmesan, salt, and pepper. Simmer until smooth and slightly thickened.
Remove toothpicks, slice chicken rolls, and serve topped with warm Dijon-Parmesan sauce.

Notes

Use Gruyère, Gouda, or mozzarella as alternatives to Swiss cheese.
To make gluten-free, substitute with gluten-free flour and breadcrumbs.
Make ahead: assemble rolls and refrigerate up to a day in advance. Bake and sauce just before serving.