Chicken Cordon Bleu II

Chicken Breast - Dinner

'Cordon Bleu' is a French term, literally translated as 'blue ribbon', that originally referred to an award for culinary excellence given to women cooks! The term can now apply to any superior cook (yes, men too), and also to this dish (chicken, ham and Swiss cheese slices, breaded and sauteed). This yummy version adds paprika and a creamy white wine sauce worthy of its own blue ribbon. Two blue ribbon tastes in wedded bliss -- Chicken Cordon Bleu II!

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 45 mins

Total: 1hr

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Chicken Cordon Bleu II

Ingredients

6 skinless

boneless chicken breast halves

6 slices Swiss cheese

6 slices ham

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon paprika

6 tablespoons butter

½ cup dry white wine

1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1 cup heavy whipping cream

Dinner

Directions

Step 1

Pound chicken breasts if they are too thick. Place a cheese and ham slice on each breast within 1/2 inch of the edges. Fold the edges of the chicken over the filling and secure with toothpicks. Mix the flour and paprika in a small bowl and coat the chicken pieces.

Step 2

Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken until browned on all sides. Add the wine and bouillon. Reduce heat to low cover and simmer for 30 minutes until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.

Step 3

Remove the toothpicks and transfer the breasts to a warm platter. Blend the cornstarch with the cream in a small bowl and whisk slowly into the skillet. Cook stirring until thickened and pour over the chicken. Serve warm.

Nutritional Information

Chicken Cordon Bleu II

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 584.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 41.6g 83%

Carbohydrates: 7.7g 3%

Dietary Fiber: 0.3g 1%

Sugars: 0.7g

Fat: 40.9g 63%

Saturated Fat: 23.8g 119%

Cholesterol: 195.3mg 65%

Vitamin A Iu: 1398.5IU 28%

Niacin Equivalents: 23.1mg 178%

Vitamin B6: 0.8mg 52%

Vitamin C: 11.8mg 20%

Folate: 16.6mcg 4%

Calcium: 272.2mg 27%

Iron: 1.5mg 8%

Magnesium: 55mg 20%

Potassium: 472.7mg 13%

Sodium: 655.3mg 26%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 31%

Calories From Fat: 368.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.