Jule's Chicken Cordon Bleu

Here is our version of Cordon Bleu. We have also used vegetable cracker crumbs.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 6

Ingredients

• 1  teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
• 1⁄4 cup water
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 2 -3  lbs skinless chicken breasts
• 1⁄2 cup  breadcrumbs
• 1  tablespoon parmesan cheese, grated
• 1  teaspoon parsley
•  salt, to taste
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 6  slices swiss cheese
•  cooking spray

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Place bouillon, butter,garlic and water in a small sauce pan and heat until melted . Remove from heat and aside. Combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan, and parsley on a plate and set aside.
3. Place each chicken breast half between 2 sheets waxed paper , and pound each to 1/4-inch thickness using a mallet or rolling pin. Sprinkle both sides of chicken with salt, thyme, and pepper. On each breast half place a slice of Swiss cheese . Roll up each breast half and cheese then dip each roll in chicken broth mixture; dredge in breadcrumb mixture. Place rolls in an 8-inch square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Pour remaining broth mixture over chicken. Bake at 350° for 45 minutes .