Chicken Cordon Bleu

Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients

• 2 (6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves
• 2 (3/4 ounce) slices deli ham
• 2 (3/4 ounce) slices deli Swiss cheese
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon paprika
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon canola or olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat an 8 inch square baking dish with cooking spray.
2. Flatten chicken to 1/4 inch thickness; top each with a slice of ham and cheese. Roll up and tuck in ends; secure with wooden picks.
3. In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, salt, paprika and pepper.
4. In another bowl, whisk egg and milk.
5. Place bread crumbs in a third bowl.
6. Dip chicken into flour mixture, then egg mixture; roll in crumbs.
7. In a small skillet, brown chicken in oil on all sides. Transfer to prepared baking pan.
8. Bake uncovered, for 20 to 25 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170 degrees F.
9. Discard wooden picks; drizzle with butter.

Attribution

Photo credit: (c) Can Stock Photo / bhofack2