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healthier chicken cordon bleu

(2 ratings)
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Recipe by
Nor Mac
@Adashofloverecipepage
Northern, MA

Face it we all need to watch our weight from time to time. This is an excellent version of the traditional fattening Chicken Cordon Bleu. It is really delicious.

(2 ratings)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For healthier chicken cordon bleu

  • 1
    garlic clove crushed
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter melted
  • 1/3 c
    fat free chicken broth
  • 1/2 c
    bread crumbs
  • 2 Tbsp
    pamigiano-reggiano cheese( parmesan chees)
  • 1 tsp
    paprika
  • 4
    boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    oregano
  • 1/4 tsp
    black pepper
  • 4
    thin slices of prosciutto ham
  • 1/3-1/2 c
    reduced fat part skim mozzarella cheese
  • cooking spray

How To Make healthier chicken cordon bleu

  • 1
    Heat oven to 350 degree's Put broth in microwave and heat for 30 seconds.Stir in butter and garlic set aside
  • 2
    Combine bread crumbs,Parm cheese,and paprika in medium bowl,and set aside.
  • 3
    place a chicken breast 1 at a time in a gallon size ziploc bag or between to sheets of plastic wrap and pound with mallet un 1/4 inch thick.
  • 4
    Sprinkle all sides of chicken with salt,pepper,and oregano.Top each breast with the Prosciutto ham,and a 1/4 of the Mozzarella cheese.Roll up chicken pieces like a jelly roll.
  • 5
    Dip the rolled up chicken in the broth mixture.Dredge in bread crumb mixture. Pour remaining broth over chicken. bake for 30 minutes,or until done
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