Want to make a big hit at your next dinner party? Serve Chicken Cordon Bleu and dish it up with rice pilaf and a salad for something your guests or family won’t soon forget. Think it will take too long? Not with this easy recipe for Chicken Cordon Bleu.

Ingredients

• Boneless, skinless Chicken Breasts, 4 (4-6 ounce pieces)
• Deli Ham, 4 slices
• Cheese, 4 large slices (Your favorite cheese will do, best is Monterey Jack)
• Parmesan Cheese, 2 tablespoons (fresh-grated)
• Breadcrumbs, ½ cup (Shake-n-Bake can also be used)
• Salt, ¼ teaspoon
• Oregano, ¼ teaspoon
• Ground Black Pepper, ¼ teaspoon
• Paprika, 1 teaspoon
• Garlic Clove, 1 minced
• Butter, ½ stick
• Chicken Broth, ¼ cup
• Cooking Spray

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°.

Pour chicken broth into microwaveable bowl and heat in the microwave for 60 seconds. Add butter and garlic; stir until butter is melted.

Using a medium bowl, combine breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, and paprika; set this aside.

Using 2 sheets of wax paper or plastic wrap, pound each piece of chicken to ¼ inch thick using a meat mallet.

Sprinkle salt, pepper, and oregano on both sides of the chicken pieces. Cover each piece with cheese slice and ham slice. Roll them up, dip into chicken broth and dredge in breadcrumb mixture.

Spray a baking dish and place rolled pieces in it. Pour remaining chicken broth into pan. If necessary insert toothpicks to keep from unrolling.

Place in oven and bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees (F) or until chicken tops are golden. Make a slice in one piece to ensure that it is no longer pink.

Now you know how to make Chicken Cordon Bleu. Another time-save is that you can prepare this Chicken Cordon Bleu recipe as directed except for the baking section and cover tightly with aluminum foil and freeze. When you are ready to have it again just thaw the pieces in the refrigerator for 24 hours. Cook covered for 10 minutes and then uncover and cook for an additional 20 minutes.