Chicken Breasts Cordon Bleu Recipe
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 4 lrg Chicken breasts, boned, skinned and halved
- 4 slc Boiled ham, thin, halved
- 4 slc Swiss cheese, thin, halved
- 1 x Egg
- 2 x -(up to)
- 3 Tbsp. Water
- 1/2 c. Fine bread crumbs
- 1/2 c. Flour
- 1/2 c. Parmesan cheese
- 2 Tbsp. Drippings, strained
- 2 Tbsp. Flour
- 1 c. Chicken broth Oil
Directions
- Flatten breasts with rolling pin, rolling between waxed paper till thin.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Put 1/2 slice ham and cheese on each piece, tuck in sides and roll like a jelly roll. Fasten with toothpicks. Combine egg and water and beat well. Combine crumbs, Parmesan and flour. Dip chicken in egg, then in crumbs. Fry in about 1 inch oil on medium heat till brown. Drain. Heat drippings, sprinkle in 2 Tbsp. flour, allowing flour to brown, but not burn. Slowly pour in broth, stirring till sauce thickens. Serve over chicken or possibly pass as an accompaniment.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 129g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 315 | |
| Calories from Fat 155 | 49% |
| Total Fat 17.33g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat 7.53g | 30% |
| Trans Fat 0.08g | |
| Cholesterol 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium 349mg | 15% |
| Potassium 228mg | 7% |
| Total Carbs 13.55g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.6g | 2% |
| Sugars 0.81g | 1% |
| Protein 24.79g | 40% |
