Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu

(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)

Source: Southern Living- Kelsey Corbin, Kansas City, Missouri

Serves 6 people

Categories: Poultry- Chicken

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 2 egg whites
  • 2 Tbsp. water
  • 12 thinly sliced smoked ham slices
  • 6 Swiss cheese slices
  • Honey mustard dressing (optional)

Directions

  1. Sprinkle salt and pepper evenly over chicken; set aside.
  2. Combine seasoned crouton crumbs and Parmesan cheese in a large zip-top plastic bag. Whisk together egg whites and 2 Tbsp. water in a shallow bowl.
  3. Dip chicken in egg white mixture and drain. Place 1 breast half in bag; seal and shake to coat. Remove to a lightly greased aluminum foil-lined baking sheet, and repeat with remaining chicken.
  4. Bake at 450 degrees for 20 minutes or until chicken is done. Top each breast half with 2 ham slices and 1 Swiss cheese slice. Bake 5 more minutes or until cheese melts. Serve with honey mustard dressing, if desired.

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