Healthier Chicken Cordon Bleu II Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 45 mins

Total: 1hr

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Healthier Chicken Cordon Bleu II Recipe

Ingredients

6 skinless

boneless chicken breast halves

6 slices Swiss cheese

6 slices ham

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon paprika

6 tablespoons butter

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1 cup fat free half-and-half

Main Dish

Directions

Step 1

Pound chicken breasts to 1-inch thickness. Place a Swiss cheese and ham slice on each breast within 1/2-inch of edge. Fold edges of chicken over filling and secure with toothpicks. Mix flour and paprika in a small bowl and coat chicken pieces.

Step 2

Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken until browned on all sides about 3 minutes each side. Add lemon juice and chicken bouillon. Reduce heat to low cover and simmer until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear about 30 minutes.

Step 3

Remove toothpicks and transfer breast to a warm platter. Blend cornstarch and half-and-half in a small bowl. Whisk slowly into skillet cooking and stirring until thickened about 3 minutes. Pour over chicken and serve warm.

Nutritional Information

Healthier Chicken Cordon Bleu II Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 431.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 41.2g 83%

Carbohydrates: 11.2g 4%

Dietary Fiber: 0.6g 3%

Sugars: 2.7g

Fat: 24g 37%

Saturated Fat: 13.9g 70%

Cholesterol: 143.1mg 48%

Vitamin A Iu: 834IU 17%

Niacin Equivalents: 22.2mg 171%

Vitamin B6: 0.8mg 51%

Vitamin C: 5.4mg 9%

Folate: 18.7mcg 5%

Calcium: 288.8mg 29%

Iron: 1.5mg 8%

Magnesium: 58.9mg 21%

Potassium: 510.9mg 14%

Sodium: 699.1mg 28%

Thiamin: 0.4mg 37%

Calories From Fat: 215.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.