CHICKEN CORDON BLEU (NOT FRIED!)

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I came up with this recipe because I love Chicken Cordon Bleu... but, to me, it's always too greasy when fried. Very Tasty!

Provided by Cosmotologist_mom_o

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
6 slices ham (thin not shaved)
8 ounces mozzarella cheese (block)
3 slices swiss cheese
1 cup heavy cream
1 (2 3/4 ounce) package Shake-n-Bake (your choice of flavor)
1 cup ranch dressing
2 tablespoons white wine

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Cut 8 thin slices Mozzarella Cheese (to go in chicken breasts) 2 per chicken breast. Set aside.
  • Cut up remainder of Mozzarella Cheese in small chunks (for sauce). Put in a small pot on stovetop.(don't heat yet).
  • Cut up 1 slice of Swiss and put in pot with Mozzarella. Set aside.
  • Cut the remaining 2 slices of Swiss in half. Set aside with Mozzarella slices.
  • Rinse Chicken breasts.
  • Cut Chicken breasts in half (make sure they are still attached at one side.
  • Insert 2 slices of ham, two slices of mozzarella, and one slice of swiss.
  • Fold top of Chicken breast over until all ingredients inside are covered.
  • Use as many toothpicks as you need to keep chicken breast closed.
  • Repeat to 3 remaining breasts.
  • Mix 1 cup of Ranch Dressing with 1/2 cup of heavy cream. Mix till well blended.
  • Put Shake and bake breading in bowl.
  • Cover Chicken Breasts w/ Ranch mixture -- then cover generously in breading mixture. Put in baking pan. Repeat to other chicken breasts.
  • Once in pan -- you can take toothpicks out.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.
  • While Chicken is baking, Make sauce mixture.
  • Mix 1/2 cup heavy cream w/ chunked cheese. Heat till melted.
  • Add a splash of white wine.
  • Mix while heating to keep from burning and sticking.
  • When Chicken breasts are done, pour sauce over top and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 969.6, Fat 79.7, SaturatedFat 32.3, Cholesterol 252.4, Sodium 1461.9, Carbohydrate 7.5, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 3.3, Protein 52.6

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