Heart-Healthy Chicken Cordon Bleu

Elevate your mealtime with this lighter twist on a classic favorite—Heart-Healthy Chicken Cordon Bleu. Perfect for those looking to indulge without guilt, this recipe features tender chicken breasts stuffed with flavorful slices of low-fat turkey and reduced-fat Swiss cheese, all wrapped in a crispy, golden crust of whole wheat breadcrumbs and Parmesan. Seasoned with fragrant thyme, garlic, and onion powders, every bite is bursting with savory goodness while staying mindful of your heart health. Instead of frying, the chicken is baked to perfection, keeping it lower in fat without sacrificing crunch. Easy to prepare and ready in under an hour, this dish pairs wonderfully with steamed vegetables or a crisp green salad for a nutritious and satisfying dinner option. Healthy, delicious, and simple—this is comfort food reimagined!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
• 4 slices thinly sliced cooked turkey breast or low-fat ham
• 4 slices reduced-fat Swiss cheese
• 0.5 cups whole wheat breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoons onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoons dried thyme
• 0.25 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
• 0.25 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 as needed olive oil spray

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

Pound the chicken breasts gently between two sheets of plastic wrap to an even thickness of about 1/4 inch.

Step 3

Place one slice of turkey breast and one slice of Swiss cheese on each chicken breast.

Step 4

Roll up the chicken breasts tightly and secure them with toothpicks.

Step 5

In a shallow dish, combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, and black pepper.

Step 6

Brush each rolled chicken breast with chicken broth to help the breadcrumb mixture adhere.

Step 7

Roll the chicken pieces in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing to coat evenly.

Step 8

Spray a baking dish with olive oil spray and place the coated chicken breasts in the dish.

Step 9

Lightly spray the tops of the chicken with olive oil spray for a golden crust.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear.

Step 11

Remove toothpicks before serving. Serve with steamed vegetables or a green salad for a complete heart-healthy meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1021.9 grams (1021.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1746

Total Fat 46.40g	59%
Saturated Fat 18.90g	95%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 705mg	235%
Sodium 2676mg	116%
Total Carbohydrate 47.90g	17%
Dietary Fiber 6.70g	24%
Total Sugars 3.10g
Protein 275.60g	551%

Vitamin D 108IU	538%
Calcium 974mg	75%
Iron 11mg	59%
Potassium 2435mg	52%

*The % Daily Value 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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 24.4%

Protein: 64.4%

Carbs: 11.2%