Chicken Cordon Bleu

4.50 from 4 votes

Everything you LOVE about the fried version of Chicken Cordon Bleu with NONE of the Guilt! A Low-Fat spin on a classic dish that will leave your taste buds happy and satisfied.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Dinner, Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Chicken, Chicken Cordon Bleu

Servings: Servings

Calories: 571kcal

Author: Belly Laugh Living

Ingredients

2 Chicken Breast 6 - 8 oz chicken breast or 4 chicken fillets
3 Ounces Swiss Cheese (grated)
2 Tablespoon Whipped Cream Cheese Whipped Optional
6 Slices Ham
½ teaspoon Cumin
½ teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Adobo Seasoning Optional
1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
½ Tablespoon Olive Oil

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Loosely wrap the chicken breast in plastic wrap, then pound it until it is flat.
Sprinkle ¼ teaspoon each of salt, cumin, and optional cayenne pepper on the side of the chicken breast where you will place the ham.
½ teaspoon Cumin, 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper, ½ teaspoon Salt
Place three slices of ham on each chicken breast.
6 Slices Ham
In a bowl, mix shredded Swiss Cheese and Whipped Cream Cheese. Divide the mixture and spread it on top of the ham.
3 Ounces Swiss Cheese, 2 Tablespoon Whipped Cream Cheese
Roll the chicken breast and secure it with toothpicks to prevent it from opening up during cooking.
To season the chicken breasts, sprinkle approximately ¼ teaspoon of Adobo seasoning on the outside of each piece.
1 teaspoon Adobo Seasoning
Add olive oil to an oven-safe sauté pan and heat it. Brown chicken on all sides. This takes about 5 minutes
½ Tablespoon Olive Oil
After browning all sides, transfer the saute pan to the oven and bake for 15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
Serve and Enjoy!!!!

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