It might sound fancy, but our Cordon Bleu is just boneless chicken breasts rolled with ham and Swiss, lightly coated with ground almonds and whole-wheat breadcrumbs, and baked until golden brown
Cook time: 40 Minutes
Prep time: 30 Minutes
Idle time:
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Ingredients
- 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 4 oz shredded Swiss cheese
- 3 oz sliced cooked ham
- 1/4 cup whole-wheat flour
- 1/2 cup Ground Almonds
- 2 Eggs
- 1/3 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
- Cooking Spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Pound chicken breasts with flat side of meat mallet, until thin and even in thickness.
- Layer ham and cheese on chicken breasts, cutting to fit.
- Roll pieces of chicken and secure with toothpicks.
- Mix flour and almonds. Place in shallow pan. In second shallow pan, whisk eggs until well blended. In third shallow pan, place bread crumbs.
- Dredge chicken rolls through flour. Dip in eggs. Coat with bread crumbs. Coat rolls generously with cooking spray. Heat skillet over medium. Add chicken, cooking until browned on all sides, 2 minutes per side.
- Remove chicken from skillet to warmed baking pan.
- Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 165F
Additional information
Nutrition Facts
Chicken Cordon Bleu
Amount Per Serving
Calories 321
% Daily Value*
Sodium 640mg
27%
Total Carbohydrates 12g
4%
Dietary Fiber 2g
8%
Protein 34g
68%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition Facts
Chicken Cordon Bleu
Amount Per Serving
Calories 321
% Daily Value*
Sodium 640mg
27%
Total Carbohydrates 12g
4%
Dietary Fiber 2g
8%
Protein 34g
68%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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