Chicken Cordon Blue

This is one of my sister’s favorites and I made it last week for her birthday. The prep is a little labor intensive but well worth it.

Chicken Cordon Blue

1/4c Chicken Broth

5t Butter, melted

1 large garlic clove, minced

1/2c Dry Breadcrumbs

1T Parmesan cheese, grated

1t Paprika

4 Chicken breasts – If they are large I use only two and split in half

1/4t Salt

1/4t Oregano, dried

1/4t Black Pepper, ground

8 Slices Ham, sliced thin

8 Slices Swiss cheese, sliced thin

Preheat oven to 350°

Place broth in a small microwave-safe bowl; microwave at high 15 seconds or until warm.

Stir in melted butter and garlic.

Combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and paprika in a medium shallow bowl; set aside.

Pound Chicken Breasts to ¼ inch thick.

Tip – Best to place chicken between plastic wrap when pounding, this will prevent it from splitting.

Sprinkle both sides of chicken with salt, oregano, and pepper.

Top each breast half with 2 slices of ham and 2 slices of swiss cheese

Roll up each breast half jelly-roll fashion.

Dip each roll in chicken broth mixture; dredge in breadcrumb mixture.

Place rolls, seam side down, in an 8-inch square baking dish coated with cooking spray.

Pour remaining broth mixture over chicken.

Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until juices run clear and tops are golden.

Serves 4