Description
Creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu Delight combines classic French-inspired flavors with rich, indulgent ingredients. Golden-crusted chicken rolls filled with savory ham and melted Swiss cheese create a luxurious meal that delights palates and satisfies hunger.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2 cups (475 ml) cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup (240 ml) chicken ham, diced
Dairy and Cheese:
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) Swiss cheese, shredded
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- ¼ cup (60 ml) milk
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) butter
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 cups (720 ml) chicken broth
- ¼ cup (60 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Heat butter in a spacious cooking vessel over medium temperature, gently introducing finely chopped onions and minced garlic. Allow the aromatics to soften and release their fragrant essence for approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Sprinkle flour into the sautéed mixture, stirring continuously to create a smooth, golden roux that will provide a luxurious thickening base for the soup.
- Gradually pour chicken broth (32 fluid ounces / 946 milliliters) into the roux, whisking methodically to eliminate any potential lumps and create a silky foundation.
- Incorporate shredded chicken meat, diced chicken ham, and a dollop of Dijon mustard into the liquid. Allow the ingredients to simmer gently, melding flavors for about 10 minutes.
- Introduce heavy cream (/ 240 milliliters) and whole milk (/ 240 milliliters) into the bubbling mixture, stirring consistently to ensure a velvety smooth consistency.
- Reduce heat and gradually fold in shredded Swiss cheese (/ 226 grams), stirring continuously until the cheese completely dissolves and integrates with the soup.
- Season the creamy concoction with freshly ground black pepper and kosher salt, adjusting to your preferred taste profile.
- Once the soup reaches a desirable thickness and temperature, remove from heat. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately in warm bowls.
Notes
- Elevate the dish by carefully sautéing onions and garlic to develop a rich, aromatic base that enhances the overall flavor profile.
- Create a smooth, lump-free roux by slowly incorporating flour and whisking continuously to ensure a perfectly thickened soup texture.
- Blend chicken, ham, and Dijon mustard for a complex, savory taste that captures the classic Cordon Bleu essence in a comforting soup form.
- Achieve supreme creaminess by gradually adding heavy cream and milk, stirring gently to prevent separation and maintain a silky consistency.
- Melt Swiss cheese in batches, stirring constantly to create a luxurious, velvety finish that brings all the ingredients together harmoniously.
- Garnish with fresh parsley to add a bright, fresh note that cuts through the richness and provides a beautiful visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 435 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg