Best Cheese And Ham Chicken En Croute Recipes

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CHICKEN MARSALA EN CROUTE



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I love puff pastry and chicken Marsala, so I decided to combine the two. The result is a very special meal perfect for Sunday dinner or any special occasion. Be sure to keep the puff pastry chilled so it is easier to work with. -Lorraine Russo, Mahwah, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons butter
1/2 pound sliced baby portobello mushrooms
2 shallots, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 cup beef broth
2/3 cup Marsala wine
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
1 tablespoon large egg
1 tablespoon water
1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Fresh thyme, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat; saute mushrooms and shallots until tender, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually stir in broth and wine; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until slightly thickened, 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove to a bowl; cool slightly. Refrigerate, covered, until cold., Preheat oven to 425°. Pound chicken breasts with a meat mallet to even thickness. Whisk together egg and water. On a lightly floured surface, roll pastry sheet into a 14-in. square. Cut into four 7-in. squares. Place 1 chicken breast on center of each square. If desired, fold narrow end under to fit pastry square; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top each with 1 rounded tablespoon mushroom mixture. Lightly brush pastry edges with egg mixture. Fold pastry over filling; press edges with a fork to seal. Place on a rimmed parchment-lined baking sheet., Brush tops with egg mixture. Bake until golden brown and a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°, 18-23 minutes. Reheat remaining mushroom mixture; serve with pastries. If desired, garnish with thyme.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 599 calories, Fat 29g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 115mg cholesterol, Sodium 703mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 36g protein.

CHICKEN CORDON BLEU I



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This entree is easy and delicious! It's one of my husband's favorites! Try to use the largest chicken breasts you can find so you'll be able to roll them easier.

Provided by Jill M.

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     French

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
6 slices Swiss cheese
4 slices cooked ham
½ cup seasoned bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 7x11 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Pound chicken breasts to 1/4 inch thickness.
  • Sprinkle each piece of chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. Place 1 cheese slice and 1 ham slice on top of each breast. Roll up each breast, and secure with a toothpick. Place in baking dish, and sprinkle chicken evenly with bread crumbs.
  • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink. Remove from oven, and place 1/2 cheese slice on top of each breast. Return to oven for 3 to 5 minutes, or until cheese has melted. Remove toothpicks, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418.8 calories, Carbohydrate 12.6 g, Cholesterol 123.6 mg, Fat 19.4 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 46.1 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 931.6 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

CORDON BLEU CHICKEN ROLLS



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This is the best Chicken Cordon Bleu recipe! Chicken stuffed with ham and Swiss cheese. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have.

Provided by Michelle

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     French

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
8 slices cooked ham
4 slices Swiss cheese, cut into 1 inch pieces
salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon dried thyme
¼ cup melted butter
½ cup cornflakes cereal crumbs
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
½ cup sour cream
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Place each chicken breast half between sheets of plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet to about 1/8 inch thickness. Place a finger of cheese on each ham slice and sprinkle lightly with thyme and salt and pepper to taste. Roll up seasoned ham and cheese 'jellyroll-style', then roll each chicken breast with ham and cheese inside. Tuck in ends and fasten with toothpicks.
  • Place melted butter in a small bowl and place cereal crumbs in a shallow dish or bowl. Dip each chicken roll in butter or margarine, then roll in crumbs, turning to coat thoroughly. Place coated rolls in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for about 40 minutes or until chicken is golden brown and juices run clear. Serve with cordon bleu sauce, if desired.
  • To Make Cordon Bleu Sauce: In a small saucepan mix together the soup, sour cream and lemon juice. Heat over low heat, stirring occasionally, and serve hot over chicken rolls. Makes about 2 cups; 8 servings of 1/4 cup each.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 489.5 calories, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 162.8 mg, Fat 25.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 50 g, SaturatedFat 13.2 g, Sodium 1079.8 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

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