CHICKEN CORDON BLEU RECIPE - (4.6/5)

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Provided by Potterfan1029

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 lbs)
4 thin slices deli ham
4 thin slices Swiss cheese
1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 cup dry, seasoned breadcrumbs
3 tbsp butter, divided
1 tbsp oil
1 1/4 cups milk, heated
salt
black pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 475°F. Place chicken breasts in heavy freezer bag. Pound with flat side of mallet to 1/4 inch thickness. 2. Layer ham, then cheese on each breast, leaving 1/4 inch margin on all sides. Tuck in long sides slightly. Roll up; secure with toothpicks. 3. Place 1/4 cup flour, egg and bread crumbs in individual shallow bowls. Roll chicken in flour, then egg, then bread crumbs 4. In large ovenproof skillet over medium-high, heat 1 tbsp each butter and oil. Add rolls and cook, turning so that all sides are well browned, about 4 minutes. 5. Place skillet in oven and bake until chicken is cooked through, about 7 minutes. Remove toothpicks. 6. Meanwhile, in saucepan over medium heat, melt remaining butter. Add remaining flour and cook, stirring constantly, until bubbly, about 2 minutes. Add hot milk,bring to boil, stirring constantly. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cook, stirring, 2-3 minutes more, until sauce is thickened. Serve with chicken.

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