GOLDEN CHICKEN CORDON BLEU

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For an entree that's as elegant as it is easy, try this moist classic chicken recipe. It's a simple dish for two, but looks like you really fussed. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
2 slices deli ham (3/4 ounce each)
2 slices Swiss cheese (3/4 ounce each)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 large egg
2 tablespoons 2% milk
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Steps:

Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness; top each with a slice of ham and cheese. Roll up and tuck in ends; secure with toothpicks. , In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, salt, paprika and pepper. In another bowl, whisk egg and milk. Place bread crumbs in a third bowl. Dip chicken in flour mixture, then egg mixture; roll in crumbs., In a small skillet, brown chicken in oil on all sides. Transfer to an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° until a thermometer reads 170°, for 20-25 minutes. Discard toothpicks; drizzle with butter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 501 calories, Fat 23g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 172mg cholesterol, Sodium 728mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 49g protein.