Skinny Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe 465

BAKED CHICKEN CORDON BLEU

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F. Spray a large non-stick baking sheet with cooking spray.
• Wash and dry the chicken cutlets; lightly pound the chicken to make thinner and lightly season with salt and black pepper.
• Lay the chicken on a working surface and place a slice of ham on top of the chicken, then the cheese and roll, setting them aside seam side down.
• In a medium bowl, whisk eggs and egg whites along with water to make an egg wash.
• In another medium bowl, combine breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese.
• Dip the chicken into the egg wash, then into the breadcrumbs.
• Place chicken onto the baking sheet seem side down. Spray the top of the chicken with more cooking spray and bake about 25 minutes, or until until cooked.

SKILLET CHICKEN CORDON BLEU

Steps:

• Season chicken with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Place the flour in a shallow dish. Lightly dredge the chicken with flour on both sides, shaking off the excess reserving the flour.
• In a small bowl combine the chicken broth, lemon juice, Dijon mustard and 1 teaspoon of the reserved flour, whisk until smooth.
• Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Melt the butter and add 1 teaspoon of the olive oil and half of the chicken.
• Cook 2 minutes on each side, until slightly golden, then transfer to a dish.
• Add remaining 1/2 teaspoon olive oil and remaining chicken and cook 2 minutes on each side.
• Set aside on a dish with the other pieces of chicken.
• Reduce the heat to medium-low, add the chicken broth mixture. Whisk scraping up any bits stuck to the pan then simmer 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
• Return the chicken to the skillet, top each piece with a slice of ham and a slice of swiss, cover the skillet and simmer medium-low for 3 to 4 minutes until the cheese melts.
• To serve use a spatula and transfer the chicken to each dish, spoon the remaining sauce over each piece.

OVEN CHICKEN CORDON BLEU

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 8-inch square (2 quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Between sheets of plastic wrap or waxed paper, flatten each chicken breast to 1/4-inch thickness.
• Spread each chicken breast with 1/2 teaspoon mustard; sprinkle with 1 teaspoon chives. Cut ham and cheese slices to fit chicken. Top each chicken breast with ham and cheese slice. Roll up, tucking ends inside.
• In shallow bowl, combine egg white and water; beat slightly. Place cereal crumbs in shallow dish. Coat chicken rolls with egg white mixture; roll in crumbs. Place in baking dish; sprinkle with paprika.
• Bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink in center.

CHICKEN CORDON BLEU CALZONES

Steps:

• Place chicken in a greased 2 quart baking dish cover with water. Cover and bake @ 350 for 30 minute or until juices run clear. Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute' mushrooms and onions in butter until tender. Combine cornstarch and milk until smooth. Stir into skillet. Add seasonings. Bring to boil. Cook and stir for 2 min or until thickened.
• Drain chicken. Cut pastry sheets in half widthwise. On one side of each half place chicken breast, ¼ cup mushroom mixture, 2 ham slices, and one cheese slice. Fold pastry over filling and seal edges.
• Place each on greased baking sheet. Brush tops with milk if desired. Bake @ 400 for 15-20 minute or until puffed and golden.

SKINNY CHICKEN CORDON BLEU

Steps:

• Preheat Oven to 450.
• Cover each chicken breast with a piece of plastic wrap. Using a meat mallot, pound the chicken to approximately 1/4 inch thickness throughout. Go east and take your time- rushing the process with too much gusto just blows the chicken apart.
• Season both sides of the chicken with pepper and salt to taste.
• Turn chicken over so that the membrane layer is against the cutting board.
• Lay a piece of ham over each peice of chicken, followed with a slice of cheese and another layer of ham. Roll the chicken widthwise until it is a tight roll. Set aside.
• Using 3 shallow bowls, place the flour, breadcrumbs and the egg into each bowl.
• Dip each chicken roll first into the flour, then the egg, and then the breadcrumbs. Be sure each layer is completely coated. The breadcrumbs should completely cover the chicken evenly.
• On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, arrange the rolls with ample space between each roll.
• Bake 16-20 minutes until the chicken is firm to the touch (doesn't squish easily) and the breadcrumbs are nice and golden brown.
• During the baking process, mix together the lemon, mustard, mayonnaise and honey until smooth.
• After removing the golden brown chicken from the oven, drizzle 2-3 tsp of sauce over each chicken roll.
• ENJOY!

CHICKEN CORDON BLEU I

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 7x11 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
• Pound chicken breasts to 1/4 inch thickness.
• Sprinkle each piece of chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. Place 1 cheese slice and 1 ham slice on top of each breast. Roll up each breast, and secure with a toothpick. Place in baking dish, and sprinkle chicken evenly with bread crumbs.
• Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink. Remove from oven, and place 1/2 cheese slice on top of each breast. Return to oven for 3 to 5 minutes, or until cheese has melted. Remove toothpicks, and serve immediately.