Quick Chicken Cordon Bleu
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| 4servings |
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Ingredients
- 4 3 oz thinly sliced chicken cutlets
- 1/2tsp black pepperdivided
- 1/4tsp Salt
- 1/4cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 2tbsp reduced fat cream cheese
- 1/4cup whole wheat panko breadcrumbs
- 1tsp dried parsley flakes or dried thyme
- 4tsp olive oildivided
- 1/4cup chopped deli ham about 1 oz
Instructions
- Instructions: 1.Preheat oven to 400 degrees 2. Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 tsp pepper and the salt. Combine cheese and cream cheese in a bowl. Combine the remaining 1/4 tsp pepper with the breadcrumbs, parsley, or thyme and 2 teaspoons oil in another bowl. 3. Heat remaining 2 tsps. oil in a large, ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add chicken to pan, and cooked until browned, about 2 minutes per side. 4. Move the chicken to the center so all pieces are touching. Top with cheese mixture, sprinkle with ham, then top with breadcrumb mixture. 5. Transfer skillet to oven, and bake5 to 7 minutes or until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and a thermometer registers 165 degrees. Recipe Prepared by registered dietitians from St Vincent's Health System
Recipe Notes
Purchase boneless, skinless chicken breasts on sale this week 6/20/18. Make your own cutlets. Cut chicken breasts in half horizontally. Place in a large zip top plastic bag, and pound to an even thickness. Cut into 3 oz portions. Serve with a green salad or asparagus for a complete meal