classic chicken cordon bleu

How To Make classic chicken cordon bleu

• 1

  If chicken breasts are particularly thick, you can slice them through the middle to split if necessary. Place each chicken breast between two sheets of waxed paper; flatten to 1/4 -inch thickness, using a meat mallet or rolling pin. Place 1 slice of ham and 1 slice of cheese in the center of each chicken piece. Sprinkle center with 2 Tbsp. parsley. Roll up lengthwise and secure with wooden picks.
• 2

  Combine breadcrumbes, paprika, salt, and pepper; set aside, combine warm milk and melted butter. Dip each chicken breast in milk and melted butter; roll in breadcrumb mixture. Microwave milk mixture for 30-60 seconds if the milk cools too much and the butter starts to solidify.
• 3

  Place chicken in a 9x13 inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake uncovered at 350 for 35 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped parsley, if desired. Yield: 6 servings.
• 4

  Note: Chicken can be frozen after rolling in coating mixture. Remove from freezer; arrange in sprayed pan. Bake unthawed at 400 degrees for 30 minutes; reduce heat to 350 degrees for an additional 15 to 20 minutes
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