Tender Juicy skinless chicken breast stuffed with ham and Swiss cheese, in a mustard thyme sauce create this amazing Grilled Chicken Cordon Bleu.

Okay that’s it! There will be no more heating up the oven in my kitchen in the afternoons and evenings!
It’s hotter than Heck on earth out there!
Oh, I know, there’s actually some of you sun worshipers who get a thrill having sweat run down your back! (I personally think you may have burnt the receptors in your brain but, I love ya anyway…I just love ya from my air conditioned house slurping my shaved ice!)

Since I’m having my own tropical heat wave 24/7, even in the winter, the thought of adding any more heat is mind numbing!
So… it’s time to start grilling full time at this nest! The best place to start? This Grilled Chicken Cordon Bleu!
Since I love to have grilled meals during these wonderful heat waves…I am always looking for new and exciting recipes for the grill.
A few years ago, I ran across this amazing recipe on Pinterest and since then, it has made a regular summer appearance on our patio dinning table! It was originally on Cuisine Grilling.
So, the story goes…when the Little Red Hen and Wilbur got together…they created…Chicken Cordon Bleu! Well, maybe not but…you gotta admit whoever did come up with the idea to stuff chicken with ham and Swiss cheese was a genius!
What could possibly top that? How about instead of breading it and making a rich creamy sauce we grill it and make an amazing mustard honey thyme vinaigrette (Fancy word for drizzle or sauce…lol) to go over it?
We take conventional Cordon Bleu and we kick it up to a summer favorite with a Grilled Chicken Cordon Bleu version.
There are good grilled chicken recipes and there are great grilled chicken recipes! This one is blue ribbon, Wilbur worthy, GREAT! It’s one AMAZING recipe! (Not to still Wilbur’s thunder!) I can even go so far as to say you will not miss the breading or the creamy sauce! (Say What!!!)
This is super easy to make and one that I wouldn’t even think twice about serving to company or on a special occasion. It’s so flavorful and juicy. It’s one of those recipes where you want to savor every single bite!
How To Make Grilled Chicken Cordon Bleu
I purchase the black forest ham from the deli section and have them sandwich slice it. I also purchase my baby Swiss cheese there too.
Begin by cutting a slit for a pocket into the the chicken breast being careful not to cut through the ends or the back side. (use a really sharp knife) Lay a piece of cheese on top of the ham, roll it together, stuff it in the slit, salt and pepper and brush with Dijon mustard.
That’s it! After the chicken breasts are prepared, make the honey thyme Dijon mustard drizzle/sauce…”vinaigrette”
As the chicken breast are grilling brush with the mustard thyme glaze!
After they are done cooking, plate them, and take the remaining sauce and pour it over the tops of the chicken breasts!
That is it! Isn’t that simple? Doesn’t it look amazing? It really is so yummy! (My mouth may be watering right now…it has nothing to do with the heat either…at least not this time!)
There ya have it! One of my all time favorite grilled chicken recipes.
We just gotta thank “Red” and “Wilbur” for getting together on this one! I hope you enjoy it as much as our family does. I’ve got a printable version below.
If you try this recipe for Grilled Chicken Cordon Bleu, please leave a comment below. I’d love to hear from you! I live for feedback! (Well… and chocolate, Dr. Pepper, cold Arctic climates, and Tom Selleck!)
Here are a few of my other favorite Grilling Recipes
- Grilled Cilantro Citrus Shrimp
- Grilled London Broil
- Teriyaki Chicken Kabobs with Vegetables
- Grilled Honey Mustard Chicken
- BBQ Country Pork Ribs
Thanks so much for taking time out of your busy day to stop by…have a great one!

Grilled Chicken Cordon Bleu

Tender Juicy Chicken stuffed with Ham and Swiss Cheese Grilled to perfection and brushed with a Scrumptious Dijon Vinaigrette.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
- 4 slices of thinly slice deli ham
- 4 slices of Swiss cheese
- Dijon Mustard
- salt and pepper
For the vinaigrette:
- 2 T white wine vinegar
- 1 T Dijon mustard
- 1 T honey
- 2 T olive oil
- 1 T minced fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (optional)
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Cut a pocket into each chicken breast by inserting the knife blade into the thick end of the breast. Sweep the blade back and forth, cutting the opening larger, being careful not to cut through the end, top, or bottom.
- Layer a slice of ham with a slice of cheese. Roll them up together and insert into the pockets. Brush each breast with Dijon mustard, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Grill chicken 6-9 minutes per side, with the lid down, or until cooked through. Brush each breast with the vinaigrette while cooking. When chicken is done and plated drizzle remaining vinaigrette over the chicken and serve.
Vinaigrette
- Whisk together the white wine vinegar, Dijon, honey, olive oil, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
Notes
Grilled Chicken Cordon Bleu is an elegant summertime dish! It's an easy classic recipe to make, yet juicy and full of flavor!
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1 chicken breastAmount Per Serving: Calories: 393Total Fat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 484mgCarbohydrates: 5gFiber: 0gSugar: 4gProtein: 46g
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Laurie
Monday 20th of March 2023
This was very good. I used rice vinegar for the white wine vinegar. And I smeared some Dijon on the inside before I put the ham and cheese in there. I loved the vinegarette, had to used dried herbs. Thank you for a wonderful recipe
norine@norinesnest.com
Tuesday 21st of March 2023
Hi Laurie! Thank you for sharing. Such great tips. This is one of my very favorite recipes and I can't wait for it to warm up so we can stand outside and grill without freezing to death! lol Thanks for stopping by and I hope you'll visit us again soon. Norine
Laurie
Saturday 1st of October 2022
This was very good!! I’m tired of bbq everything and this was a nice change. I used tavern ham and a cheddar/Gruyère cheese. I think next time I’ll smear some mustard on the ham, and my husband suggested wrapping it in bacon. Thank you so much for this recipe
norine@norinesnest.com
Monday 3rd of October 2022
Hi Laurie! Loving your additions and I think your husband's suggestion of adding Bacon is a great idea! Thanks for stopping by and sharing! Have a great week! Happy Nesting! Norine
Teri D
Sunday 1st of May 2022
Wondering what other kind of vinegar I could use besides white wine vinegar…i literally have 12 other options but I don’t have that one! This is currently on our grill as we speak!
norine@norinesnest.com
Monday 2nd of May 2022
Hi Teri! Sorry I just saw this! I hope you found one that worked for you. I'm sure out of the 12 there was one that would work. Always trust your instincts. Norine
Sharon
Tuesday 14th of September 2021
This recipe is amazing and everything I needed on a hot night when I was craving chicken cordon bleu! Genius flavors assuring the chicken did not dry out. No heavy carbs and breading. Thyme is not option use it! Grilling is a wonderful change to this classic recipe! Will make again & again!
norine@norinesnest.com
Thursday 16th of September 2021
Hi Sharon! I'm so happy you enjoyed this recipe and I completely agree with the Thyme statement! Please visit again. Norine
Melissa Unger
Thursday 26th of August 2021
WOW - grandkids and husband loved this recipe. I am now going to try the marinate on pork kbobs!
Thanks!
norine@norinesnest.com
Wednesday 8th of September 2021
Hi Melissa! I'm dying to know how the Pork Kabob's turned out!! What a fantastic idea! Thanks for stopping by and sharing with me. I'm so glad everyone enjoyed this recipe. Have a great week and come back soon. Happy Nesting! Norine