Chicken Cordon Bleu

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Yields6 Servings
Prep Time20 minsCook Time40 minsTotal Time1 hr
Ingredients Image
 6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
 6 slices Swiss cheese
 6 slices ham
 3 tbsp flour
 1 tsp paprika
 3 tbsp butter
 3 tbsp olive oil
 ½ cup dry white wine or chicken broth
 1 tsp chicken bouillon granules
 1 tbsp corn starch
 1 cup heavy cream
 Chopped basil for garish (optional)
1

Pound chicken breasts to 1/2 inch thickness.

2

Place a cheese and ham slice on each breast within 1/2 inch of the edges. Fold the edges of the chicken over the filling, and secure with toothpicks.

3

Mix the flour and paprika in a small bowl, and coat the chicken pieces.

4

Heat the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, and cook the chicken until browned on all sides. Add the wine or broth and bouillon.

5

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.

6

Remove the toothpicks, and transfer the breasts to a warm platter.

7

Blend the cornstarch with the cream in a small bowl, and whisk slowly into the skillet. Cook, stirring until thickened, and pour over the chicken.

8

Serve warm.

Ingredients

 6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
 6 slices Swiss cheese
 6 slices ham
 3 tbsp flour
 1 tsp paprika
 3 tbsp butter
 3 tbsp olive oil
 ½ cup dry white wine or chicken broth
 1 tsp chicken bouillon granules
 1 tbsp corn starch
 1 cup heavy cream
 Chopped basil for garish (optional)

Directions

1

Pound chicken breasts to 1/2 inch thickness.

2

Place a cheese and ham slice on each breast within 1/2 inch of the edges. Fold the edges of the chicken over the filling, and secure with toothpicks.

3

Mix the flour and paprika in a small bowl, and coat the chicken pieces.

4

Heat the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, and cook the chicken until browned on all sides. Add the wine or broth and bouillon.

5

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.

6

Remove the toothpicks, and transfer the breasts to a warm platter.

7

Blend the cornstarch with the cream in a small bowl, and whisk slowly into the skillet. Cook, stirring until thickened, and pour over the chicken.

8

Serve warm.

Notes

Chicken Cordon Bleu