Dinner
Oven Chicken Cordon Bleu
Description
What is Chicken Cordon Bleu? Literally translated, “cordon bleu” means blue ribbon—meaning an award for excellence! The term also refers to thin, boneless pieces of chicken; topped with a slice of each of a variety of ham and cheese types. Traditionally, the stacks are rolled up and sauteed in a skillet.
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breast (about 1 1/4 lb)
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 4 teaspoons chopped fresh chives
- 4 very thin slices lean cooked ham (about 3/4 oz each)
- 4 very thin slices reduced-fat Swiss cheese (about 3/4 oz each)
- 1 egg white
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1/3 cup finely crushed corn flakes or bran flakes cereal
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Directions:
- Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 8-inch square (2 quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Between sheets of plastic wrap or waxed paper, flatten each chicken breast to 1/4-inch thickness.
- Spread each chicken breast with 1/2 teaspoon mustard; sprinkle with 1 teaspoon chives. Cut ham and cheese slices to fit chicken. Top each chicken breast with ham and cheese slice. Roll up, tucking ends inside.
- In shallow bowl, combine egg white and water; beat slightly. Place cereal crumbs in shallow dish. Coat chicken rolls with egg white mixture; roll in crumbs. Place in baking dish; sprinkle with paprika.
- Bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink in center.
