Homemade Chicken Cordon Bleu

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

Homemade Chicken Cordon Bleu

Average Rating: 4.833333

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 40 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

Instructions

  • 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.