Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe


Submitted by agersomnia

Makes 8 servings


Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe with ham and swiss cheese.

Ingredients
8 boneless chicken breast halves, skinless
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup milk
4 slices cooked ham, cut in half
4 slices Swiss cheese, cut in half
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/3 cup fine dry bread crumbs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
Directions
  1. Place each piece of chicken between 2 sheets of wax paper or in food storage bag. Pound gently to flatten, using a rolling pin or smooth side of meat mallet. Sprinkle chicken pieces with salt and pepper.

  2. Combine eggs with 1 cup milk; dip chicken pieces in mixture.

  3. Place a piece of ham and a piece of cheese in the center of each flattened piece of chicken.

  4. Brush top of cheese slices with the milk and egg mixture.

  5. Fold ends over the ham and cheese; roll up, beginning with long side. Secure rolls with toothpicks.

  6. Dredge chicken in the 1/3 cup flour then dip in remaining milk mixture; roll in bread crumbs to coat well.

  7. Place chicken rolls on a plate; cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.

  8. Heat 1/2-inch of vegetable oil in a heavy skillet over medium-low heat.

  9. Fry chicken rolls for 20 minutes, turning frequently, until golden brown.

  10. Drain well.

Categories

Cheese, Chicken, Dessert, Main Dish, FrenchGerman, Advance, Grill, Marinade, Slow Cook

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 298.6g
Amount Per Serving
Calories
610
Calories from Fat
246
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
27.3g
42%
Saturated Fat
8.1g
41%
Cholesterol
216mg
72%
Sodium
782mg
33%
Total Carbohydrates
20.5g
7%
Dietary Fiber
1.3g
5%
Sugars
2.9g
Protein
66.9g
Vitamin A 6% Vitamin C 2%
Calcium 22% Iron 18%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.
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Nutritional Analysis

Nutrition Grade
96% confidence
B
  Good points
  • Low in sugar
  • High in niacin
  • High in selenium
  •   Bad points
  • High in cholesterol
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