Low Fat Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe

Ingredients

2 skinless boneless chicken breasts, halved

1 tablespoon dijon mustard

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

2 ounces reduced-fat swiss cheese

--cut in 4 slices

4 ounces lean cooked ham

-- cut in slices

1/4 cup seasoned bead crumbs

1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese

1 tablespoon melted reduced-fat margarine, plus 1 teaspoon

Method

1.Preheat oven to 400°F.

Place each chicken breast half between two pieces of waxed paper and pound to 1/4-inch thickness.

2.Spread mustard down center of chicken.

Sprinkle with thyme.

Top each chicken breast with a slice of Swiss cheese and a slice of ham.

Roll up jelly-roll style, tucking in sides of ham and chicken to seal.

Secure with skewers or large toothpicks.

3.Combine bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese.

Brush chicken with melted margarine; roll in crumb mixture.

Place in 9- by 9-inch baking pan.

4.Bake at 400°F 10 minutes.

Reduce heat to 350°; bake until chicken is cooked through, about 20 to 25 minutes.

Remove skewers.

Serve immediately.

Makes 4 servings.

Preparation time: About 20 to 25 minutes.

Cooking time: About 30 to 35 minutes.

Per serving: About 243 cal, 28 g pro, 5 g car, 7 g fat, 25% cal from fat, 83 mg cholesterol, 740 mg sod, 0 g fiber.

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