Chicken Cordon Bleu

1. 1

   Heat oven to 350 degrees; place one breast half between two sheets of waxed paper on a cutting board.

2. 2

   Pound to an even thickness of 1/4 inch with the flat side of a meat mallet, a rolling pin or cast iron pan.

3. 3

   Repeat with remaining chicken breasts.

4. 4

   Spread out one piece of ham; pile 1/4 cup of the cheese in the middle, then tightly fold up burrito-style to enclose.

5. 5

   Spread one pounded chicken breast with 2 t of the mustard.

6. 6

   Place ham bundle on chicken; slide to one narrow end.

7. 7

   Roll chicken breast, enclosing bundle.

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   Secure with a toothpick or two; tuck in any loose ends.

9. 9

   Repeat for a total of 4 stuffed chicken breasts.

10. 10

    Spread flour onto a dinner plate, and pour eggs into a pie dish and bread crumbs onto a second dinner plate.

11. 11

    Coat one stuffed breast with flour, dip in egg completely, then coat with bread crumbs, adhering with fingers if needed.

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    Repeat with all chicken pieces.

13. 13

    Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet with a tight-fitting lid over medium-high heat.

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    Add chicken pieces and brown, covered, 3 minutes.

15. 15

    Flip chicken over, and continue to cook, covered, an additional 2-3 minutes (keep your eye on the chicken while cooking and reduce heat if browning too quickly).

16. 16

    Transfer to a shallow baking dish and bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until temperature registers 160 degrees on an instant-read thermometer.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.