Quick Chicken Cordon Bleu

This easy take on chicken Cordon Bleu keeps the flavors the same, but skips the fussy layering and breading steps. Serve with delicata squash and broccoli.

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed and tenders removed		1/4 cup coarse dry whole-wheat breadcrumbs
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, divided		1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt		4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1/3 cup shredded Gruyre or Swiss cheese		1/4 cup chopped ham (about 1 ounce)
2 tablespoons reduced-fat cream cheese

directions

Prep: 35 min Total:

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1
Preheat oven to 400°F.
2
Sprinkle chicken with 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper and salt. Combine cheese and cream cheese in a bowl. Combine the remaining 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper with breadcrumbs, parsley (or thyme) and 2 teaspoons oil in another bowl.
3
Heat the remaining 2 teaspoons oil in a large, ovenproof nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken until browned on both sides, about 2 minutes per side. Move the chicken to the center so all pieces are touching. Spread with the cheese mixture, sprinkle with ham, then top with the breadcrumb mixture.
4
Bake until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and an instant-read thermometer registers 165°F, 5 to 7 minutes.

nutritional information

Calories: 245		Fiber: 1 g
Fat: 12 g		Saturated Fat: 4 g
Carbohydrates: 4 g		Protein: 28 g
Sodium: 314 mg		Cholesterol: 0.082 g
Potassium: 215 mg		Added Sugars: 0 g

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Quick Chicken Cordon Bleu

Ingredients

directions

nutritional information