Chicken Cordon Bleu, my Version Recipe

Name: Chicken Cordon Bleu, my Version
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to a even thickness of 1/4 inche; 1/4 lb sliced thin sliced deli ham; 1/4 lb thin slices swiss cheese; 4 slice sharp cheddar cheese; 2 tbsp mayonnaise mixed with 1 teaspoon dijon mustard, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1 tablespoon romano or parmesan cheese and 1 teaspoon hot sauce such as franks brand; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1 cup chicken stock; 3 clove garlic, minced; 1 shallot, minced; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1 medium tomato, chopped; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 2 green onions, sliced; 1/2 tbsp mixed fresh herbs such as thyme, rosemary, basil and parsley; 1 cup flour mixed with 1 teaspoon salt and pepper

Servings: persons

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to a even thickness of 1/4 inche
1/4 lb sliced thin sliced deli ham
1/4 lb thin slices swiss cheese
4 slice sharp cheddar cheese
2 tbsp mayonnaise mixed with 1 teaspoon dijon mustard, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1 tablespoon romano or parmesan cheese and 1 teaspoon hot sauce such as franks brand
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 cup chicken stock
3 clove garlic, minced
1 shallot, minced
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 medium tomato, chopped
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 green onions, sliced
1/2 tbsp mixed fresh herbs such as thyme, rosemary, basil and parsley
1 cup flour mixed with 1 teaspoon salt and pepper

1
Lay each chicken breast flat on work surface, brush lightly with mayonnaise mixture, starting with slices of Swiss cheese than ham divide evenly between the 4 chicken breasts
2
Fold over and tuck in seams enclosing ham and cheese, secure with toothpick
3
Brush enclosed chicken lightly with the mayonnaise mixture.
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Put flour mixture in bowl and coat each chicken bundle with flour
6
Heat a large skillet, large enough to hold chicken in one layer with 1 tablespoon olive oil, sear each chicken bundle on all sides just until brown and remove to a plate
7
Add shallot and garlic to skillet and soften, add wine to deglaze pan and reduce wine until its almost gone, add broth, tomato, cream, lemon juice, green onions and herbs, bring to a boil cook 5 minutes, reduce heat to low add chicken to skillet baste with sauce, cover and poach 15 minutes, remove cover place slice of cheddar on each chicken bundle recover and poach 5 minutes more until chicken is cooked through
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Serve with either rice, pasta or bread for the sauce

749

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* 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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to a even thickness of 1/4 inche, 1/4 lb sliced thin sliced deli ham, 1/4 lb thin slices swiss cheese, 4 slice sharp cheddar cheese, and more.

Yes, Chicken Cordon Bleu, my Version 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, my Version

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