HEALTHIER CHICKEN CORDON BLEU I
This entree is easy and delicious, and made healthier by using Jarlsberg cheese (instead of Swiss) and whole wheat bread crumbs.
Provided by MakeItHealthy
Categories Main Dish Recipes Chicken Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 7x11-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Pound chicken breasts to 1/4-inch thickness. Sprinkle each piece of chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. Place one cheese slice and one ham slice on top of each breast. Roll up each breast and secure with a toothpick. lace in baking dish and sprinkle chicken evenly with bread crumbs.
- Bake in preheated oven until chicken breasts are no longer pink in center and juices run clear, 30 to 35 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from oven and place 1/2 cheese slice on top of each breast. Return to oven and bake until cheese is melted, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove toothpicks and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 380 calories, Carbohydrate 5.8 g, Cholesterol 123.4 mg, Fat 18.9 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 44.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 707.7 mg, Sugar 0.6 g
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Elijah Riley
e.riley69@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of chicken cordon bleu, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the ham and cheese filling was delicious.
Merna
merna@aol.comThis dish is a little time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The chicken is juicy and flavorful, and the ham and cheese filling is perfect.
Olivia McDonald
omcdonald95@yahoo.comI love that this recipe uses whole wheat bread crumbs. It makes the dish a little healthier and gives it a nice crunch.
Abbas Hashem
a@hotmail.comThis recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great meal to prep ahead of time. You can make the chicken cordon bleu rolls in advance and then bake them when you're ready to eat.
Sm Tushar Bafary
bafary-s85@yahoo.comI'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a healthier version of a classic dish, and it's absolutely delicious.
solangi welfare
welfare.solangi@yahoo.comThis dish is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to impress your guests.
Kush Eye
kusheye@hotmail.comI love how versatile this recipe is. You can use different types of cheese, ham, and even bread crumbs. I've even made it with turkey instead of chicken.
Miltjadhi Bollano
b74@gmail.comThis recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit. The chicken is always juicy and flavorful, and the ham and cheese filling is perfect.
Saeed Tanha
s49@aol.comI'm not sure what went wrong, but this dish was not good. I followed the recipe exactly, but the chicken was tough and the cheese filling was runny.
Rahid Khan
rkhan6@hotmail.comThis recipe was a disaster! The chicken was raw in the middle, and the cheese sauce was curdled.
Warren Chumbley
w@gmail.comThe chicken was a little dry. I think I overcooked it.
Katie Watson
k-w@gmail.comThis dish was a little bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more seasoning next time.
Hafiz Ullah
ullah.hafiz@gmail.comI love that this recipe is healthier than traditional chicken cordon bleu. The use of whole wheat bread crumbs and reduced-fat cheese makes this dish a little lighter.
Ndase Beniscoba
beniscobandase96@aol.comThis recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some cooked chicken in the fridge, and I used it to make this dish. It was delicious!
rana ashiq
a.r@hotmail.comI was pleasantly surprised by how easy this recipe was to follow. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make this dish without any problems. The chicken turned out great!
Fany Fany
f-fany@yahoo.comThis dish was a little more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The chicken was juicy and tender, and the ham and cheese filling was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.
Pretty Angel
pretty67@gmail.comI've made chicken cordon bleu many times before, but this recipe is by far the best. The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the ham and cheese filling was oozing with flavor. My husband and kids loved it!
Beth Farmer
f60@gmail.comThis healthier version of chicken cordon bleu was a hit with my family! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the ham and cheese filling was perfectly gooey. I especially appreciated the use of whole wheat bread crumbs, which added a nice crunch a