Gluten Free Thyme Chicken Cordon Bleu

Total time55 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time35 min

Tender chicken breasts get pounded thin, seasoned with paprika and thyme, then wrapped around savory ham and melted Swiss for that classic cordon bleu bite. Each roll gets a golden, crisp coating and bakes up juicy inside, with an instant-read thermometer confirming perfect doneness before it ever hits the table. A silky pan sauce, built from a quick roux and finished with chicken broth, milk, and more thyme, gets spooned generously over the top for extra richness. Finished with a scatter of fresh parsley, this is comfort food with real presentation — the kind of dish that looks like it took far more effort than it did. It's a satisfying dinner option that fits neatly into a gluten free kitchen, no flavor or flourish left behind.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the chicken

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
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4 slices lean deli ham (about 3 oz total)
4 slices swiss cheese (about 3 oz total)
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp sweet paprika
¼ tsp dried thyme

For the coating

1 cup plain breadcrumbs
Chef's tip
Panko flakes are larger and crispier than regular bread crumbs. Use the same amount for breading or crunchy toppings; crush it slightly first if the recipe needs fine crumbs for binding.
2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
2 large eggs, beaten

For the sauce

2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
Chef's tip
Choose a gluten-free baking blend labeled 1:1 or cup-for-cup and use the same amount. Almond and coconut flour won't work the same way.
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
¼ cup milk
¼ tsp dried thyme
¼ tsp salt

For serving

1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and set aside.
2
Place one chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet or rolling pin to an even thickness of about 1/4 inch. Repeat with the remaining breasts.

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