Chicken Cordon Bleu

I had boneless chicken breasts that needed 

inspiration. I also had deli ham and Swiss cheese 

in the fridge. That's when I remembered a 

recipe I hadn't made in years.

Chicken Cordon Bleu. 

I don't know why it's been so long because this

 recipe is very easy. Plus, you can make them ahead

 of time and even freeze them in individual bundles

 to have a nice dinner anytime.

 Flatten the chicken and lay on a slice of 

ham and cheese to cover. Roll into bundles.

(I cut the breasts in half after flattening)

 Melt butter on a dinner plate and coat chicken. 

 Combine the breadcrumbs and seasoning on 

another plate and roll the bundles, pressing on

the crumbs to cover completely. 

 At this point you can refrigerate to finish cooking

 later. You can also make extra bundles and freeze

 them in individual baggies for quick dinners. 

 You can bake them just as they are or melt

 additional butter on the plate to equal about

 2 T total and add 2 T lemon juice.

 Drizzle this over the bundles and bake for 

about 30 minutes @350º, or until golden.

Chicken Cordon Bleu

4 boneless chicken breasts

4 thin slices of ham

4 thin slicers of Swiss cheese

4 T butter, (1/2 stick)

1/2 C seasoned breadcrumbs

1/2 t salt

1/4 t pepper

1/4 t paprika

Flatten chicken breasts between

plastic wrap. Cut in half if they are

very large. Lay a slice of ham and  

 Swiss cheese on to cover each breast. 

Roll or fold into thirds. Melt butter on

a dinner plate. Mix breadcrumbs and 

seasonings on another plate. Roll  chicken

bundles in the butter then roll in the 

breadcrumbs coating completely and 

pressing on. At this point you can cover 

and refrigerate or put each bundle in a 

small baggie and freeze. When ready to bake

place room temperature bundles in buttered 

dish, drizzle any remaining butter (use about 

2T melted on the plate) and add 2 T lemon juice.

Bake @350º for 30-35 minutes

Enjoy!

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