Nitrate & Nitrite Free Thyme Chicken Cordon Bleu
Total time55 min
Prep time20 min
Cook time35 min
4.9(14)
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4 servings
For the chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
- 4 slices lean deli ham (about 3 oz total)
- 4 slices swiss cheese (about 3 oz total)
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp sweet paprika
- ¼ tsp dried thyme
For the coating
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs, beaten
For the sauce
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ¼ cup milk
- ¼ tsp dried thyme
- ¼ tsp salt
For serving
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and set aside.
- 2
Place one chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet or rolling pin to an even thickness of about 1/4 inch. Repeat with the remaining breasts.
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