⏱ 30 min total

Skillet Chicken Cordon Bleu

Name: Skillet Chicken Cordon Bleu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 4 oz Chicken breast; ⅛ tsp Salt; ⅛ tsp Black pepper; ¹⁄₁₆ cup All-purpose flour; ³⁄₁₆ cup Chicken broth; ¼ tbsp Lemon juice; ⅛ tbsp Dijon mustard; ⅛ tsp Butter; ⅜ tsp Olive oil; ¾ oz Ham; ¾ oz Swiss cheese

Per 1 serving · 213 g · 11 ingredients

Calories

305

15%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
36g
48% of calories
Carbs
8.7g
12% of calories
Fat
13g
40% of calories

Portion

✓ Protein-dense

At a glance

One serving of Skillet Chicken Cordon Bleu (213 g) has 305 calories, with 36 g of protein, 8.7 g of carbohydrates and 13 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from protein (48% of calories). It is high in protein (72% DV), thiamine (21% DV) and riboflavin (b2) (25% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 34%, 28% and 39% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

143cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

12g

Net carbs

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

0.6g

0.6 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein72%
Thiamine21%
Riboflavin (B2)25%
Niacin73%
Vitamin B677%
Vitamin B1243%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Calcium18%
Iron10%
Potassium10%
Magnesium11%
Zinc19%
Manganese11%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Sodium34%
Saturated fat28%
Cholesterol39%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 15 minCook 15 min

1
Season chicken with salt and pepper, to taste. Place the flour in a shallow dish. Lightly dredge the chicken with flour on both sides, shaking off the excess and reserving the flour.
2
In a small bowl combine the chicken broth, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and 1 teaspoon of the reserved flour, whisk until smooth.
3
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Melt the butter and add 1 teaspoon of the olive oil and half of the chicken. Cook 2-4 minutes on each side (depending on thickness), until slightly golden and cooked through, then transfer to a dish. Add remaining 1/2 teaspoon olive oil and remaining chicken and cook 2-4 minutes on each side. Set aside on a dish with the other pieces of chicken.
4
Reduce the heat to medium-low, add the chicken broth mixture. Whisk scraping up any bits stuck to the pan then simmer 2 minutes to reduce slightly. Return the chicken to the skillet, top each piece with a slice of ham and a slice of swiss, cover the skillet and simmer medium-low for 3 to 4 minutes until the cheese melts.
5
To serve use a spatula and transfer the chicken to each dish, spoon the remaining sauce over each piece.
6
Recipe inspired by: http://www.skinnytaste.com/2016/01/skillet-chicken-cordon-bleu.html#more

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (213 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	59 μg	7%
Vitamin C	2 mg	3%
Vitamin D	0.3 μg	2%
Vitamin E	1 mg	7%
Vitamin K	2 μg	2%
Thiamine	0.3 mg	21%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.3 mg	25%
Niacin	12 mg	73%
Vitamin B6	1 mg	77%
Folate (B9)	16 μg	4%
Vitamin B12	1 μg	43%
Pantothenic acid	2 mg	38%
Choline	116 mg	21%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	185 mg	18%
Iron	1 mg	10%
Potassium	482 mg	10%
Magnesium	48 mg	11%
Phosphorus	408 mg	58%
Zinc	2 mg	19%
Copper	0.1 mg	9%
Manganese	0.3 mg	11%
Selenium	38 μg	68%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	2 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	0 μg	—
Arginine	2 g	—
Aspartic acid	3 g	—
Beta carotene	17 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.4 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	0.1 μg	—
Fructose	0 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	0.1 g	—
Glutamic acid	6 g	—
Glycine	1 g	—
Histidine	1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	2 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	3 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	3 g	—
Maltose	0.1 g	—
Methionine	1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	5 g	—
Phenylalanine	2 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	1 g	—
Proline	2 g	—
Retinol	57 μg	—
Serine	1 g	—
Starch	0 g	—
Sucrose	0 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	2 g	—
Total omega 3	0 g	—
Total omega 6	0.4 g	—
Tryptophan	0.4 g	—
Tyrosine	1 g	—
Valine	2 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0.3 μg	—

Burning 305 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

58min
Walking (3.5 mph)
37min
Cycling (moderate)
25min
Running (6 mph)
43min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Skillet Chicken Cordon Bleu?

One serving of Skillet Chicken Cordon Bleu (1 serving) has 305 calories, which works out to 143 calories per 100 g. That is about 15% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Skillet Chicken Cordon Bleu high in protein?

Yes. It has 36 g of protein per serving, and 48% of its calories come from protein (12 g of protein per 100 calories).

Is Skillet Chicken Cordon Bleu keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 8 g of net carbs and 12% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Skillet Chicken Cordon Bleu?

793 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Skillet Chicken Cordon Bleu?

0.6 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (213 g)

Calories305

% Daily Value*

Total fat 13g	17%
Saturated fat 5.6g	28%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 117mg	39%
Sodium 793mg	34%
Total carbohydrate 8.7g	3%
Dietary fiber 0.6g	2%
Total sugars 0.6g
Protein 36g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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