Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe

Name: Chicken Cordon Bleu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts, skinned and boned (pound 1/2-inch thick); 4 relatively thick slices Swiss cheese (any low-fat cheese works fine 4 x 4-inch or larger slices folded over); 4 slices cooked ham or pastrami 4 x 4-inch or folded; 6 Tbsp. butter or diet margarine; 3/4 lb. fresh mushrooms, sliced; 1 medium onion, sliced thin and diced; 3 Tbsp. flour; 2 c. whole milk or 2% fat; 1/4 c. brandy or cooking sherry; salt and pepper to taste; sprinkle tarragon

Servings: persons

2 chicken breasts, skinned and boned (pound 1/2-inch thick)
4 relatively thick slices Swiss cheese (any low-fat cheese works fine 4 x 4-inch or larger slices folded over)
4 slices cooked ham or pastrami 4 x 4-inch or folded
6 Tbsp. butter or diet margarine
3/4 lb. fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 medium onion, sliced thin and diced
3 Tbsp. flour
2 c. whole milk or 2% fat
1/4 c. brandy or cooking sherry
salt and pepper to taste
sprinkle tarragon

1
Top each 1/2 chicken breast with cheese and ham, roll up and secure with skewers or toothpicks.
2
Melt butter in skillet and brown chicken 8 minutes, until nicely brown; remove from pan. Cook mushrooms and onions until tender.
3
Blend flour, gradually add milk and brandy or cooking sherry.
4
Stir constantly until thickened. (Nonstick pan only.)
5
Return chicken and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, every 2 minutes, for 20 minutes on low heat.
6
Meanwhile, cook noodles or rice of your choice. Serve chicken cut 1/2-inch thick slices.
7
Serve over noodles or rice and top with sauce.
8
Great company dish.

825

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 chicken breasts, skinned and boned (pound 1/2-inch thick), 4 relatively thick slices Swiss cheese (any low-fat cheese works fine 4 x 4-inch or larger slices folded over), 4 slices cooked ham or pastrami 4 x 4-inch or folded, 6 Tbsp. butter or diet margarine, and more.

Yes, Chicken Cordon Bleu falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Cordon Bleu

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