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Chicken Cordon Bleu

Healthier Chicken Cordon Bleu

This simplified version of chicken cordon bleu is easy to make is a healthier version of the classically rich recipe that doesn't compromising on taste.

Course Main Course
Cuisine French
Keyword chicken cordon bleu
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 371 kcal
Author Kirsten Morningstar

Ingredients

  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • ½ cup Neufchatel cheese
  • 1¼ tsp garlic powder divided use
  • 4 thin slices low-sodium extra lean ham (nitrite free, about 2 oz.)
  • 4 thin slices Swiss cheese (about 2 oz.)
  • 1 cup whole-grain Panko bread crumbs
  • ¼ tsp. sea salt or Himalayan salt
  • ¼ tsp. ground black pepper
  • ¼ tsp. onion powder
  • 4 (4-oz.) raw chicken breasts boneless, skinless
  • Toothpicks
  • 2 large eggs lightly beaten

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375° F.
  2. Lightly coat 9 x 9-inch baking pan (or casserole dish) with spray. Set aside.
  3. Combine Neufchatel cheese and 1 tsp. garlic powder in a small bowl; mix well.
  4. Place slices of ham individually on your work surface. Top each with a slice of Swiss cheese. Spread Neufchatel cheese mixture evenly on each slice of Swiss cheese. Roll lengthwise. Place in freezer until ready to use.
  5. Combine bread crumbs, salt, remaining ¼ tsp. garlic powder, pepper, and onion powder in a small bowl; mix well. Transfer to a plate. Set aside.
  6. To stuff chicken, slice chicken breasts along the long side, about ¾ way through; do not cut all the way through. Chicken will open like a book. Place one ham roll inside each chicken breast. Secure with a toothpick. Repeat with remaining chicken breasts. Set aside.
  7. Place eggs in a shallow dish. Dip each chicken breast in eggs, completely coating, then bread crumbs; coating each evenly on all sides. Place chicken in prepared pan. Remove toothpicks.
  8. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink in the middle and juices run clear.

Recipe Notes

The Nutrition Facts box below provides estimated nutritional information for this recipe.