CHICKEN CORDON BLEU WITH MUSHROOM SAUCE

Chicken Cordon Bleu with Mushroom Sauce image

After one taste, it will be easy to see why this chicken is my son's favorite.-Robert McCart, Blue Ridge, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
6 slices deli ham
6 slices Swiss cheese
3 large eggs
1-1/4 teaspoons paprika
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups panko bread crumbs
1/3 cup butter, cubed
6 thick-sliced bacon strips, chopped
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness; top each with ham and cheese. Roll up from a short side and secure with toothpicks., In a shallow bowl, whisk eggs and paprika. Place flour and bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls. Coat chicken with flour, then dip in egg mixture and coat with crumbs. , In a large skillet, brown chicken in butter on all sides; remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon; drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. , Saute mushrooms in drippings until tender. Add wine and bouillon, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Return chicken and bacon to the pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. Remove chicken to a serving platter; discard toothpicks., Combine cornstarch and cream until smooth; gradually stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 710 calories, Fat 46g fat (25g saturated fat), Cholesterol 292mg cholesterol, Sodium 861mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 54g protein.