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Amy Warren
Maineville, Ohio
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Cozy, cheesy, and baked to perfection, this twist on a classic cordon bleu is perfect for family dinner. Traditionally a French dish, “cordon bleu” translates to “blue ribbon.” With a whole host of distinct and beloved flavors, this recipe lives up to its name by being a blue-ribbon, top-tier dinner for any night of the week.
Easy ingredients make a big payoff!
Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls: Not only are crescents flaky, full of flavor, and simple to work with, they also make the crust of this recipe ultra-easy!
Parmesan & Muenster Cheese: These cheeses give cordon bleu its distinct flavor. You can use Swiss or cheddar if you prefer; just make sure the cheese is sliced.
Honey-Battered Chicken Tenders: We love honey-battered chicken tenders for the added flavor and crispiness. Regular chicken tenders work fine, too; there will just be less sweet flavor.
Other Ingredients You’ll Need: Deli ham is essential to the classic cordon bleu flavor and adds slight saltiness. Onion and garlic add sweetness and richness to the dish. Mayonnaise is the base of your sauce and helps hold other ingredients together. Dijon adds tang, sharpness, and mild heat, as does the horseradish. Honey balances the acidity, and lemon adds brightness.
You’re just a few steps away from a beloved family dinner!
Unroll the crescent dough in a sprayed baking dish, and press perforations to seal. Bake for 10 to 13 minutes.
While the dough is baking, heat butter and oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until softened. Remove from heat and stir cut-up chicken tenders into the garlic and onions.
Stir mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, mustard, lemon juice, horseradish, honey, and thyme until well blended.
Place half of the Muenster cheese over the baked crust. Spoon half of the mayonnaise mixture over that. Layer chicken mixture. Spoon remaining mayonnaise over chicken. Cover evenly with ham. Top with remaining 8 slices of Muenster cheese.
Bake at 375°F for 15 to 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the filling is heated.
Have leftovers? Deep-Dish Chicken Cordon Bleu is great the next day. Storing and reheating them properly gives you a few meals out of one dish!
Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days
We do not recommend storing leftovers in the freezer. Doing so can make the crescent dough dense and soggy when thawed.
To reheat leftovers, cover them with foil and bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until hot and at least 165°F in the center.
Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) ceramic or glass baking dish with cooking spray. Unroll crescent rolls in baking dish; press perforations to seal. Bake 10 to 13 minutes or until light golden brown.
Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, heat butter and oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened. Remove from heat; stir in cut-up chicken tenders.
Place 8 slices of the Muenster cheese over baked crust.
In small bowl, stir Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, honey, horseradish sauce, and thyme until well blended. Spoon half of the mayonnaise mixture evenly over cheese on crust.
Spoon chicken mixture evenly over mayonnaise mixture on crust. Spoon remaining mayonnaise mixture evenly over chicken.
Cover chicken evenly with ham. Top with remaining 8 slices Muenster cheese.
Bake 15 to 20 minutes longer or until cheese is melted and filling is thoroughly heated.
If you cannot find frozen baked honey-battered chicken tenders, you can use regular chicken tenders. They may not be as sweet without the honey but will still taste great!
You can substitute Swiss or cheddar for the Muenster cheese; just make sure the cheese is sliced.
| Food Component / Nutrient | Amount | % , Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 62% |
| Trans Fat | 1&½g | % Value Not Available |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | % Value Not Available |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3&½g | % Value Not Available |
| Omega-3 | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 1170mg | 49% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Soluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Insoluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Sugars | 3g | % Value Not Available |
| Protein | 31g | % Value Not Available |
| Vitamin D | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Calcium | Value Not Available | 30% |
| Iron | Value Not Available | 8% |
| Potassium | 280mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Vitamin C | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Vitamin E | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Thiamin | Value Not Available | 20% |
| Riboflavin | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Niacin | Value Not Available | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 | Value Not Available | 20% |
| Folic Acid | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Pantothenic Acid | Value Not Available | 8% |
| Phosphorus | Value Not Available | 35% |
| Magnesium | Value Not Available | 8% |
| Zinc | Value Not Available | 20% |
| Manganese | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Selenium | Value Not Available | 35% |
| Copper | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Beta-Carotene | Value Not Available | % Value Not Available |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | ||
