“This is the best Chicken Cordon Bleu recipe! Chicken stuffed with ham and Swiss cheese. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have.”
Servings
Original Recipe Yield 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients
- skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- 4 slices Swiss cheese, cut into 1 inch pieces
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup cornflakes cereal crumbs
- 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Place each chicken breast half between sheets of plastic wrap and pound with a
meat mallet to about 1/8 inch thickness. Place a finger of cheese and sprinkle lightly with thyme and salt and pepper to taste. roll each chicken breast with cheese . Tuck in ends and fasten with toothpicks. - Place melted butter in a small bowl and place cereal crumbs in a shallow dish or bowl. Dip each chicken roll in butter or margarine, then roll in crumbs, turning to coat thoroughly. Place coated rolls in a lightly greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for about 40 minutes or until chicken is golden brown and juices run clear. Serve with cordon bleu sauce, if desired.
- To Make Cordon Bleu Sauce: In a small saucepan mix together the soup, sour cream and lemon juice. Heat over low heat, stirring occasionally, and serve hot over chicken rolls. Makes about 2 cups; 8 servings of 1/4 cup each.
Nutritional Information
Amount per Serving: Calories: 490 | Total Fat: 25.1g | Cholesterol: 163mg