Quick Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 4 thin slices fully cooked ham
• 1 cup soft bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 3 to 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
• SAUCE:
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
• 2 tablespoons white wine

Directions

• Flatten the chicken to 1/2-in. thickness. Spread mustard on one side; sprinkle with paprika. Top each with a ham slice. Roll up tightly; secure with toothpicks.
• In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and pepper. Brush chicken with mayonnaise; roll in crumb mixture.
• Place in a shallow 2-qt. microwave-safe dish; cover loosely. Microwave on high for 7 minutes; turn chicken. Cook 5-1/2 minutes more or until meat is no longer pink; keep warm.
• In a 1-qt. microwave-safe dish, heat butter on high for 20 seconds; stir in flour until smooth. Cook, uncovered, on high for 20 seconds. Add milk and salt. Cook 2-3 minutes longer or until thickened. Stir in cheese until smooth. Add wine. Discard toothpicks from chicken; serve with sauce. Yield: 4 servings.

Quick Chicken Cordon Bleu published in Quick Cooking September/October 1999, p27