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A healthy and delicious version of the classic Chicken cordon bleu recipe that's baked to perfection with a crispy, cheesy crust.

Enjoy everything you love about chicken cordon bleu with this easy, no-breading recipe.

healthy chicken cordon blue on a plate with simple salad

Healthy Low-Carb Chicken Cordon Bleu

Chicken cordon bleu is a delicious recipe my grandmother would make on special occasions, and it was perfectly crispy and cheesy. Now that I do the cooking, I wanted to make a lightened-up version that would remind me of hers.

As with my zesty chicken cordon bleu pasta, this recipe takes all the flavors we love but skips the frying and breadcrumbs, making it healthier and easier to assemble for weeknight dinners. The results? A baked chicken cordon bleu with a crispy, grain-free crust. I call that a success!

Ingredients

The base of this recipe is boneless, skinless chicken breasts, prosciutto (deli ham also works if you add a little salt to the chicken), and grated Fontina or Gruyere cheese. To crisp up the coating, I mix almond flour and coconut flour, but you can swap them for regular or Panko breadcrumbs. Finally, you’ll need dried thyme, garlic powder, and melted butter.

How to Make Baked Chicken Cordon Bleu

Here are the step-by-step directions to make this recipe for healthy chicken cordon bleu happen:

Preheat the oven to 350F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Combine grated cheese, almond flour, coconut flour, seasonings, and melted butter in a small bowl to make the coating.
Top each chicken breast with a pinch of the cheese mixture, then a folded piece of prosciutto. Evenly distribute the remaining cheese mixture over each fillet.
Bake to perfection for 20 minutes or until the cheese is browned and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165F.
Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

On the left, raw chicken breasts are topped with slices of prosciutto and covered with shredded cheese on parchment paper. On the right, baked chicken cordon bleu rests on the parchment, golden brown and melted on the outside with bubbling cheese and browned spots.

What to Serve with Chicken Cordon Bleu

All we need now are a few yummy sides to make this chicken cordon bleu a complete meal, such as caramelized Brussels sprouts, roasted asparagus with lemon, roasted fall vegetables, and this winter salad.

chicken cordon bleu with lettuce leaves on the side

Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu (No Breading)

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 30

A healthy and delicious version of the classic Chicken cordon bleu recipe that's baked to perfection with a crispy, cheesy crust.

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Ingredients

4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
4 thin slices prosciutto di parma*
8 ounces grated Fontina or Gruyere*
⅓ cup almond flour*
1 teaspoon coconut flour*
¼ teaspoon ground dried thyme
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Instructions

Prep:

Preheat the oven to 350F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place the chicken breasts on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
In a small bowl, combine the grated cheese, almond flour, coconut flour, dried thyme, garlic powder, and melted butter.

Assemble:

Sprinkle a pinch of the cheese mixture onto each chicken breast, and top with one folded slice of prosciutto, then evenly distribute the cheese mixture over the chicken.

Bake:

Bake for 18-20 minutes until the coating is golden brown and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165F.
Remove from oven and allow to rest 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

You can use deli ham if you can’t find prosciutto. I suggest you season your chicken with a little salt if you use the ham route. It’s not as salty. I used Jarlsberg because that is what I had on hand.
If you don’t eat grain-free, you can omit the almond flour + coconut flour and substitute with ½ cup bread crumbs.