Stuffed Chicken Breasts Cordon Bleu

  • Prep 15 min
  • Total 45 min
  • Ingredients 5
  • Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 1/4 to 1 1/2 lb)
  • 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese (2 oz)
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped ham (2 oz)
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 3/4 cup Progresso™ Italian style panko crispy bread crumbs

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 375°F. To form pocket in each chicken breast, cut 3-inch-long slit in thick side of each breast, cutting into breast about 2 inches and to within 1/2 inch of opposite side.
  • 2
    In small bowl, mix cheese and ham. Spoon evenly into pockets in chicken; secure openings with toothpicks.
  • 3
    Place melted butter in shallow dish. Place bread crumbs on large plate. Dip each stuffed chicken breast into butter; roll in bread crumbs to coat. Place in ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish. Sprinkle any remaining bread crumbs over chicken.
  • 4
    Bake 28 to 32 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165°F). Remove toothpicks before serving.

  • Before stuffing, place each chicken breast between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound on a cutting board to ensure uniformity.
  • If you have deli ham on hand, you can stuff 1 to 2 thin slices in the pocket of each chicken breast in place of the chopped ham.
  • If you need to melt the butter quickly, put in a microwave-safe container, cover it and microwave it on High for about 30 seconds.
  • Use an instant-read meat thermometer to make sure your chicken is fully cooked. Insert it in the thickest part of the chicken and look for a temperature of 165°F.
  • For a complete meal, serve this Stuffed Chicken Breasts Cordon Bleu with a fresh salad or a side of vegetables, like roasted broccoli.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
400
Calories from Fat
180
Total Fat
20g
30%
Saturated Fat
10g
49%
Trans Fat
1/2g
Cholesterol
130mg
44%
Sodium
720mg
30%
Potassium
330mg
9%
Total Carbohydrate
15g
5%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
0g
Protein
40g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
8%
8%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
15%
15%
Iron
8%
8%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 5 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 High-Fat Meat; 2 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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