GRILLED CHICKEN CORDON BLEU

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We love chicken cordon bleu and this is a delightful twist on the recipe. It's a delicious summer dinner and a different way to prepare chicken breasts. The prosciutto ham and Swiss cheese give the chicken a nice salty kick. Brushing mustard on top and adding the ham helps keep the chicken moist and the flavors melt into the...

Provided by Connie Gereffi

Categories     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb skinless boneless chicken breast halves (4 breasts)
2 tsp olive oil
1/8 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
2 tsp Dijon style mustard, with seeds
1/4 lb prosciutto (4 slices)
2 oz Swiss cheese (4 slices)

Steps:

  • 1. Spray grill rack with non-stick spray.
  • 2. Prepare the grill for medium-hot cooking.
  • 3. Rub the chicken with the oil.
  • 4. Then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • 5. Place the chicken on the grill rack and grill 4 minutes.
  • 6. Turn the chicken and brush each breast half with 1//2 teaspoon of the Dijon mustard.
  • 7. Top each with 1 slice of the ham.
  • 8. Then 1 slice of Swiss cheese.
  • 9. Cover the grill.
  • 10. Grill until internal temperature is 170 F, the ham is hot and cheese is melted (time will vary depending on the size of the chicken breasts).
  • 11. Suggestion: Serve with grilled veggies such as: yellow squash, zucchini, and asparagus. Grilled pineapple goes well too.

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