Baked Chicken Cordon Bleu

Amount

 Measure

 Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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2 1/2

 pounds

 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

6

 ounces

 Swiss cheese -- low sodium

6

 ounces

 deli-style fat free ham slices

1

 cup

 panko

1/2

 teaspoon

 salt

1/4

 teaspoon

 ground black pepper

1/2

 teaspoon

 paprika

1

 whole

 egg

1

 tablespoon

 Dijon mustard
Heat oven to 350°F.

Pound chicken breasts to 1/4 inch thickness.

Place slice of cheese and slice of ham on each breast. Fold bottom over ham and cheese.

Fold sides over ham and cheese and roll up tightly. Fasten with toothpick.

Mix egg and Dijon in shallow pan.

Mix panko, salt, pepper, and paprika in second dish.

Put the chicken rolls in egg mixture and let excess drip off. 

Put the chicken in the bread mixture and coat on all sides.

Place seam side down in 9x13 inch baking dish.

Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and bread topping golden.

 Makes 6 servings.

Per Serving: 392 Calories; 11g Fat (27.5% calories from fat); 59g Protein; 8g Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber; 186mg Cholesterol; 761mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1/2 Grain (Starch); 8 Lean Meat; 1 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

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