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Chicken cordon bleu

From the video “How to Make Chicken Cordon Bleu | America's Test Kitchen” by America's Test Kitchen. RecipesMD is not affiliated with America's Test Kitchen. Steps are in our own words.

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Not spicy
Total time
~10 min
est.
Serves
~6
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Cost
~$9.45*
per serving, Ontario (~3 portions assumed)save ~$11.55* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Involved
Ingredients
19

Ingredients

May contain gluten, dairy, egg

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$28.35*for the batch in the video
~$9.45*per serving

You save about ~$11.55* per serving (55% less*) than ordering it out — ~$34.65* for ~3 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario meat entrée, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

9 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 5 predicted from typical costs · not priced: gruyere cheese, smoked black forest ham, prosciutto, lemon zest

* Estimate, not a quote: 5 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario meat entrée at ~$21, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Nutrition per serving539 kcal · 27% of 2,000
Fat19 g25%
Saturated fat8 g40%
Sodium1,090 mg47%
Carbohydrate43 g16%
Fiber2.1 g8%
Total sugars5.3 gno daily value
Added sugars0 g0%
Protein46 g91%

Estimate from the ingredient list — not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.

Health indexMiddle of the road
  • Starting point60
  • Protein+20 of 20
  • Fiber+6 of 20
  • Saturated fat−15 of 20
  • Sodium−18 of 20
  • Added sugars (estimate)0 of 20

RecipesMD health index — an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice

From 13 of 17 ingredient lines (92% of the measured weight), divided into 6 servings (estimated: 960 g protein foods at ~170 g per serving; model check 4 agrees). Typical amounts assumed for smoked black forest ham, because the video doesn’t say how much. Not counted because the video gives no amount: prosciutto, salt, black pepper, nutmeg. Not matched to nutrient data: gruyere cheese, vegetable oil. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

Equipment

  • knife
  • ruler
  • meat pounder
  • plastic wrap
  • food processor
  • bowl
  • whisk
  • Dutch oven
  • wire rack
  • sheet pan
  • saucepan
  • spatula
  • thermometer

What the video didn’t say

  • servings not stated
  • total preparation and cooking time not stated
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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Chicken cordon bleu

What makes America's Test Kitchen's Chicken cordon bleu recipe and technique special?

America's Test Kitchen's take on Chicken cordon bleu focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing North American flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Crucial step: Chilling coating prevents crust from falling off during frying. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Chicken cordon bleu at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Chicken cordon bleu recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Chicken cordon bleu ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Chicken cordon bleu can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in America's Test Kitchen's Chicken cordon bleu?

This recipe utilizes approximately 19 ingredients across 15 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Chicken cordon bleu?

The official cooking video by America's Test Kitchen is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.