Creating Chicken Cordon Bleu is an enjoyable process filled with straightforward steps. Follow these instructions carefully for a delicious end result:

1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s ready for the chicken.

2. Prepare Chicken: Lay chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap. Use a meat mallet to pound them to about 1/2-inch thickness.

3. Season Chicken: Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

4. Add Ham and Cheese: Place a slice of ham and a slice of cheese on each chicken breast, ensuring they are evenly distributed.

5. Roll the Chicken: Starting from one side, carefully roll the chicken breast tightly around the ham and cheese. Secure with toothpicks if necessary.

6. Dredge in Flour: Set up a dredging station with three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs. First, coat each chicken roll in flour.

7. Dip in Eggs: Next, dip the floured chicken into the beaten eggs, allowing any excess to drip off.

8. Coat with Breadcrumbs: Finally, roll the chicken in breadcrumbs until fully coated. Press gently to ensure the breadcrumbs stick.

9. Heat Butter: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.

10. Fry Chicken: Add the coated chicken rolls to the skillet, cooking until golden brown on all sides (about 6-8 minutes).

11. Transfer to Oven: Once browned, put the chicken rolls on a baking sheet and transfer them to the preheated oven.

12. Bake: Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese inside is melted.

13. Rest: Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes before slicing.

14. Serve: If you used toothpicks, remove them before serving. Cut into slices to reveal the beautiful layers inside.