EASY CHICKEN CORDON BLEU

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"Cordon Bleu" is a French phrase meaning "blue ribbon"-given as a prize for culinary excellence. The term also refers to a signature dish of chicken topped with a slice of ham and Swiss cheese, usually breaded and sauteed, or in this case, wrapped in puff pastry for a quick and easy finish. -Sharon Laabs, Hartford, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons butter
1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed
8 slices Swiss cheese
8 slices fully cooked ham
1 large egg
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, brown chicken in butter for 1-2 minutes on each side. Remove to paper towels to drain., On a lightly floured surface, roll each pastry sheet into a 12-in. square. Cut into four 6-in. squares. Place a chicken breast in the center of each square; top with cheese and ham., Whisk egg and water; lightly brush over pastry edges. Bring 2 sides of pastry over chicken, overlapping 1 over the other; press seams to seal. Pinch together ends and fold under. , Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; brush tops with egg mixture. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a thermometer reads 165°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 587 calories, Fat 32g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 135mg cholesterol, Sodium 649mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 39g protein.

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