Grandma Nancy'S Mouthwatering Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe

Name: Grandma Nancy'S Mouthwatering Chicken Cordon Bleu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts, deboned and skinned; 1/4 pound peppered ham; 1/4 lound or less of Swiss or Muenster cheese; 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper (or to taste); 2 teaspoons flour; 1/4 teaspoon all-spice; 1/2 cup breadcrumbs; 1 egg; 3 tablespoons shortening; Sauce:; 1/4 cup 2% or whole milk; 1 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded; 1/4 cup white wine; 1/2 cup mushrooms, chopped; 2 tablespoons flour; 2 tablespoons water; *Toothpicks; *Large skillet with cover

Servings: persons

4 chicken breasts, deboned and skinned
1/4 pound peppered ham
1/4 lound or less of Swiss or Muenster cheese
1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper (or to taste)
2 teaspoons flour
1/4 teaspoon all-spice
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 egg
3 tablespoons shortening
Sauce:
1/4 cup 2% or whole milk
1 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
1/4 cup white wine
1/2 cup mushrooms, chopped
2 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons water
*Toothpicks
*Large skillet with cover

1
Pound chicken to 1/4 inch thick (use wax paper if you have it). Place 1-2 slices of ham and 1 of cheese on each piece. Roll the chicken, starting at the narrow end, and secure with toothpick(s).
2
Mix flour, salt, pepper, and all-spice in a bowl. Beat the egg in a separate bowl and set aside. Pour breadcrumbs in another bowl. Dip chicken rolls in flour mixture, then in egg, then in breadcrumbs.
3
Melt shortening in a skillet and brown chicken rolls for five minutes. Reduce heat, and add water; simmer covered for 45 minutes or until tender. Remove cover last 2-3 minutes to crisp.
4
When the chicken is finished, put chicken on serving plate and cover with foil to keep hot. Keep about half or less of the drippings. Stir flour in until smooth. Stir in milk, cheese, and wine. Cook on high 3-4 minutes. Stir in mushrooms, cook for 5 minutes. Pour sauce over chicken rolls.

445

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Carbs

Protein

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 chicken breasts, deboned and skinned, 1/4 pound peppered ham, 1/4 lound or less of Swiss or Muenster cheese, 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper (or to taste), and more.

Yes, Grandma Nancy'S Mouthwatering 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.

Grandma Nancy'S Mouthwatering Chicken Cordon Bleu

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