Chicken Cordon Bleu

A couple (Ken and Katy) that my husband and I are friends with had us over for dinner awhile back. On our double date at their home they served  Chicken Cordon Bleu. I had forgotten  how tasty  this dish was. Our friends  made it with the ham and cheese on top of the chicken and that gave me an idea! Why not slice the chicken and put the cheese and ham in between the layers! I found this to be a great way to enjoy all the flavors in every bite.



Ingredients

• 3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves ( but will make 4 servings)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 6 slices Swiss cheese
• 1 pkg of cooked deli ham ( thicker is better)
• 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs or homemade (recipe below)
• 2 eggs for egg wash

Directions

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F spray pan (9x13 or cookie sheet )with non-stick cooking spray

• Slice the chicken in half and then half again. This will make 4 slices to work with .  Then  salt and pepper the chicken. Afterwards start layering with the chicken then sliced ham, sliced swiss and then chicken again. do this until you put the final 3rd piece of chicken. wash chicken in egg wash using 2 eggs then roll in bread crumbs. Place 1 tab of butter over top to keep moist and cover with  tin foil.

• Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink.  (Make a slit in the chicken to make sure it's done. Chicken may be dyed pink a little from the ham so look past the top) Remove from oven, and place 1/2 cheese slice on top of each breast. Return to oven uncovered for 3 to 5 minutes, or until cheese has melted and serve. This dish is delicious with sauce below or just as it is.

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HOMEMADE BREADCRUMBS

•  1c. bread crumbs 
• 1/4 tsp. prarsley flakes 
• 1/4 tsp. garlic powder 
• 1/4 tsp onion powder 
• 1/4 tsp.sugar  
• 1/8 tsp. Italian seasoning  
• 1/8 tsp pepper 
• 1/4 tsp salt. 

Mix all together in a bowl





SAUCE FOR CHICKEN CORDON BLEU

• 1 can of cream chicken soup ,
• 1/2 c. sour cream 
• 1 Tbs of lemon juice.                                                                                                                             
• Cook it on med low heat to warm it up.