Chicken Cordon Bleu

Summary

• Difficulty:
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Yield: Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
• 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
• 1/2 tsp. thyme
• 2 slices Sargento® Deli Style Sliced Reduced Fat Swiss Cheese, cut into halves
• 4 slices (4 oz.) ham
• 1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
• 1 Tbsp. Sargento® Artisan Blends® Shredded Parmesan Cheese
• 4 tsp. melted light margarine

Directions

1. Place each chicken breast between two pieces of wax paper. Pound to 1/4-inch thickness. Spread mustard down center of each chicken breast; sprinkle with thyme. Top each chicken breast with a half slice of Swiss cheese and a slice of ham. Roll up chicken breast, tucking in ham and cheese to seal. Secure with skewers or toothpicks.
2. Combine bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese in small bowl. Brush chicken with melted margarine and roll in crumb mixture. Place in 8x8-inch baking pan. Bake in preheated 400°F oven 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°F and bake 20 minutes more or until chicken is cooked through. Remove toothpicks before serving.