Chicken Cordon Bleu For My Funny Valentine
Ingredients
4 (6- ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 ½ pounds)
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
6 ounces sliced Swiss cheese (4 to 6 slices)
4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto or Black Forest ham
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 teaspoons good dijon mustard
2 tablespoons mayonaise
Preparation
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Using the smooth side of a meat mallet, pound out to a 1/4-inch thickness.
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Mix mayonaise and dijon mustard and spread over chicken breasts.
5
Divide cheese evenly between 4 pieces of chicken.
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Tuck in any cheese or prosciutto ham that extends over the edges.
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Secure chicken pieces together using toothpicks along the edges to seal the edges.
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
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Dip a chicken bundle in flour, shaking off any excess.
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Repeat process with remaining chicken bundles.
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Turn chicken and cook 2 minutes more
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Transfer to prepared baking sheet and place in oven.
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Cook until cheese is melted and bubbly and chicken is cooked through, about 4 minutes.
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Remove toothpicks and serve immediately.
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About
A simple and delicious, yet elegant meal for any occasion.
Yield:
4
Added:
Sunday, February 27, 2011 - 11:38am
