Healthier Chicken Cordon Bleu I

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.

Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
35 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Calories
380 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 7x11-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
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.
Healthier Chicken Cordon Bleu I
Healthier Chicken Cordon Bleu I
Healthier Chicken Cordon Bleu I
Healthier Chicken Cordon Bleu I

Ingredients

  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 4 slices cooked ham
  • 6 slices Jarlsberg cheese
  • ¼ cup whole wheat bread crumbs

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