Baked Gourmet Chicken Cordon Bleu Extravaganza

Elevate your dining experience with our culinary masterpiece, the Baked Gourmet Chicken Cordon Bleu Extravaganza. This exceptional dish boasts Panko-crusted chicken breasts, generously filled with the harmonious duo of Swiss cheese and ham, all crowned with a luscious Parmesan-Dijon cream sauce. Balancing simplicity and sophistication, this recipe is not only perfect for a quick weeknight dinner but also makes a stunning centerpiece for your most elegant gatherings.

Ingredients:

• 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved lengthwise
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 eggs
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/4 cups Panko bread crumbs
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 4 slices deli-sized baby Swiss cheese
• 4 slices deli-style ham

Parmesan-Dijon Cream Sauce:

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon fresh chopped Italian parsley (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. If needed, use a meat mallet to pound chicken breasts to a 1/2-inch thickness. Season with …
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