Wednesday, April 2, 2008

Favorite Recipe: Chicken Cordon Bleu

Last night was the first time that I have ever cooked this for The Husby, and it received rave reviews. Even the kiddos enjoyed it! This is one of those recipes that you could cook for guests for a special occasion as well. Enjoy!

Ingredients:
4 thin-sliced, skinless, boneless chicken breasts
4 slices Swiss cheese
4 slices deli-style ham
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup white wine
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
2 teaspoons corn starch
2/3 cup milk

Directions:
1) Place one slice of cheese and one slice of ham on top of each chicken breasts. Roll-up chicken breasts around filling and secure with a toothpick.
2) Mix flour and paprika in a small bowl. Dredge rolled chicken breasts in flour mixture until evenly coated.
3) Heat butter and oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until lightly browned on all sides. When finished browning, add wine and bouillon to pan. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.
4) Remove chicken breasts from skillet when finished cooking and keep warm. Remove toothpicks from chicken breasts. Blend corn starch and milk in small bowl. Whisk mixture into skillet. Cook until slightly thickened. Pour sauce over chicken.

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