Grilled Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe

Name: Grilled Chicken Cordon Bleu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup firmly packed fresh parsley leaves; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 clove garlic, chopped; 1/2 shallot, chopped; Grated zest and juice of 1/2 lemon; Kosher salt; 1 1/2 pounds medium summer squash, such as yellow pattypan, cousa or zucchini, cut into 1-inch chunks; 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (6 to 8 ounces each); Freshly ground pepper; 4 thin slices Swiss cheese; 4 thin slices deli ham; 2 cups spring mix salad blend (about 2 ounces)

Servings: persons

1/2 cup firmly packed fresh parsley leaves
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, chopped
1/2 shallot, chopped
Grated zest and juice of 1/2 lemon
Kosher salt
1 1/2 pounds medium summer squash, such as yellow pattypan, cousa or zucchini, cut into 1-inch chunks
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (6 to 8 ounces each)
Freshly ground pepper
4 thin slices Swiss cheese
4 thin slices deli ham
2 cups spring mix salad blend (about 2 ounces)

1
Preheat a grill to medium.
2
Combine the parsley, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon water, the garlic, shallot, lemon zest and juice, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a mini food processor and puree.
3
Toss the squash with 2 tablespoons of the parsley sauce; spread in a single layer in a large cast-iron skillet.
4
Transfer the skillet to one side of the grill; cook until the squash softens, about 10 minutes.
5
Meanwhile, rub the chicken with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
6
Grill on the other side of the grill until just cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes per side.
7
Top each chicken breast with a slice of cheese, then a slice of ham.
8
Cover and cook until the cheese melts, about 2 more minutes.
9
Serve the chicken with the salad greens and squash.
10
Top with the remaining parsley sauce.
11
Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup firmly packed fresh parsley leaves, 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 1 clove garlic, chopped, 1/2 shallot, chopped, and more.

Yes, Grilled 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.

Grilled Chicken Cordon Bleu

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