Low Fat Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe

Low Fat Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 skinless boneless chicken breasts, halved
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 ounces reduced-fat swiss cheese, cut in 4 slices
• 4 ounces lean cooked ham, cut in slices
• 1/4 cup seasoned bead crumbs
• 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon melted reduced-fat margarine, plus 1 teaspoon

Method

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Place each chicken breast half between two pieces of waxed paper and pound to 1/4-inch thickness.
3. Spread mustard down center of chicken.
4. Sprinkle with thyme.
5. Top each chicken breast with a slice of Swiss cheese and a slice of ham.
6. Roll up jelly-roll-style, tucking in sides of ham and chicken to seal.
7. Secure with skewers or large toothpicks.
8. Combine bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese.
9. Brush chicken with melted margarine; roll in crumb mixture.
10. Place in 9- by 9-inch baking pan.
11. Bake at 400°F 10 minutes.
12. Reduce heat to 350°; bake until chicken is cooked through, about 20 to 25 minutes.
13. Remove skewers.
14. Serve immediately.
15. Makes 4 servings.
16. Preparation time: About 20 to 25 minutes.
17. Cooking time: About 30 to 35 minutes.
18. Per serving: About 243 cal, 28 g pro, 5 g car, 7 g fat, 25% cal from fat, 83 mg cholesterol, 740 mg sod, 0 g fiber.

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