18th Feb. 2012

Chicken Cordon Bleu

Ingredients:

8 Skinless, Boneless Chicken Breasts

8 Slices Bacon

4 Slices Swiss Cheese, cut into 1 inch pieces

1/4 cup Melted Butter

1/2 cup Bread Crumbs

Salt & Pepper to taste

For the sauce:

1 can cream of chicken soup

1/2 cup sour cream

1 teaspoon lemon juice

Mushrooms sliced (optional)

Method:

Step 1. Preheat oven to 200 degrees Cᵒ

Step 2. Place each chicken breast half between sheets of plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet to about 1/8 inch thickness. Place a piece of cheese on each bacon slice and sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper to taste. Roll up seasoned bacon and cheese 'jellyroll-style', then roll each chicken breast with ham and cheese inside. Tuck in the ends and fasten with toothpicks.

Step 3. Place melted butter in a small bowl and place bread crumbs in a shallow dish or bowl. Dip each chicken roll in butter or margarine, then roll in crumbs, turning to coat thoroughly. Place coated rolls in a lightly greased baking dish.

Step 4. Bake at 200 degrees Cᵒ for about 40 minutes or until chicken is golden brown and juices run clear.

Step 5. Serve with cordon bleu sauce, if desired.

To Make Cordon Bleu Sauce:

Step 1. In a small saucepan add 1 tbsp butter and fry the mushrooms for about a min.

Step 2. Add the soup, sour cream and lemon juice. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally till it thickens, and serve hot over chicken.