Homemade Chicken Cordon Bleu

Name: Homemade Chicken Cordon Bleu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each); 2 slices deli ham; 2 slices Gruyere or Swiss cheese; 1/4 cup butter, melted; 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon paprika

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 40 min. YIELD: 2 servings.

This chicken cordon bleu is a great, fast dinner for two. It's easy to fix and makes an elegant entree. — Betty Palmesino, Phoenix, Arizona

Ingredients

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
2 slices deli ham
2 slices Gruyere or Swiss cheese
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon paprika

Directions

1. Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness; top each with ham and cheese. Roll up and tuck in ends; secure with toothpicks.
2. Place butter in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, salt and paprika. Dip chicken in butter then roll in crumb mixture.
3. Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Discard toothpicks.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 441 calories, 23g fat (13g saturated fat), 157mg cholesterol, 792mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 46g protein.

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