Creating Deliciously Creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu entails a few simple steps. Follow this guide to achieve a perfect dish every time:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper.

2. Prepare Chicken Breasts: Take each chicken breast and place it between two sheets of plastic wrap. Gently pound with a meat mallet until they are about ½ inch thick. This helps in cooking evenly and achieving tenderness.

3. Layer Ingredients: Place a slice of ham and a slice of Swiss cheese on top of each chicken breast. Roll them tightly from one end to the other and secure with toothpicks.

4. Prepare Breading Stations: Set up a breading station with three bowls. In the first bowl, place the flour mixed with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. In the second bowl, whisk the eggs until fully combined. In the third bowl, add the breadcrumbs.

5. Coat Chicken: Dip each rolled chicken breast first into the seasoned flour, followed by the egg wash, and finally roll it in the breadcrumbs. Make sure it’s well-coated for an extra crunchy texture.

6. Bake: Place the coated chicken rolls in the prepared baking dish. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the breading is golden brown.

7. Make the Cream Sauce: While the chicken bakes, whisk together the cream and Dijon mustard in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until heated through, but do not boil.