CHICKEN CORDEN BLEU WITH MUSHROOM SAUCE AND RICE

Chicken Corden Bleu with Mushroom Sauce and Rice image

Sliced deli ham and Swiss cheese come together in a restaurant-quality entree that cooks in moments. It's wonderful for company or a special weeknight meal. -Angela Spengler, Clovis, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 large egg
1 tablespoon water
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 cup ground almonds
1/4 cup olive oil
4 thin slices deli ham
2 slices Swiss cheese, halved
SAUCE:
2/3 cup condensed cream of chicken and mushroom soup, undiluted
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons 2% milk
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
Minced fresh parsley

Steps:

Flatten chicken to 1/2-in. thickness; set aside. In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, salt and pepper. In another shallow bowl, whisk egg and water. In a third bowl, combine bread crumbs and almonds. Coat chicken with flour mixture, then dip in egg mixture and coat with bread crumb mixture., In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil over medium heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. Top with ham and cheese; cover and cook 1-2 minutes longer or until cheese is melted., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the soup, sour cream, milk, pepper and salt. Cook and stir over medium heat until heated through. Serve with chicken; sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 491 calories, Fat 29g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 162mg cholesterol, Sodium 790mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 41g protein.