Chicken Cordon Bleu

Jimmy T's Note:

If you don't need all 6 breasts at once, freeze them. Thaw as needed, and cook as above.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 15 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 6 slices ham
• ½ lb swiss cheese , cut into 6 strips
• 6 ounces cream cheese , cut into 6 strips
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups seasoned bread crumbs
• 3 tablespoons parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. Pound chicken breasts until about 1/8-inch thick.
2. Center a slice of ham on each chicken filet (trim if necessary to fit).
3. Place a strip of Swiss cheese and a strip of cream cheese on bottom edge of chicken and tightly roll chicken, folding sides.
4. Use toothpicks if necessary to keep chicken together.
5. Beat eggs and use to coat chicken rolls.
6. Mix bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese, roll coated breast in mixture.
7. Place on cookie sheet and bake at 350°F for 45-50 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked and juices run clear.
8. Some cheese may melt out.

Reviews

[begginer cook]

i think this chicken cordon bleu was the best

[kattiegirl01]

We really liked this with the addition of cream cheese. It totally made the recipe. I agree that the chicken turned out very dry and I'm not sure of a good way to impove this. I used some plain crumbs mixed with italian crumbs and no Parmesan cheese (because we were out). My husband still said it was one of the top 3 meals I've made...so no doubt we will have it again.

[Oolala]

I liked this but it was a little dry. I used some plain crumbs mixed with seasoned crumbs and I added a about 1/2 a cup of Parmesan cheese to the crumbs too. I used Provolone for the cheese. For easier clean up, I would suggest spraying the pan with some cooking oil.