How to Cook Light Chicken Cordon Bleu

Chicken Cordon Bleu has long been a staple of any gourmet's repertoire of recipes. Traditionally made with chicken, ham and Swiss or Gruyere cheese, breaded and swimming in a creamy sauce, this flavorful entree is not standard dieter's fare. But you can make it fit your diet plan with a few simple substitutions

Things You'll Need

• 6 large chicken breasts
• 6 slices fat-free ham
• 6 slices light Swiss cheese
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1/4 cup bread or cracker crumbs
• 1 egg, beaten
• Kitchen mallet
• Toothpicks
• Three shallow bowls
• Baking dish
• Nonfat cooking spray

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Pound the chicken breasts with the mallet until they are flat and will roll easily. They should be about 1/8 inch thick.

3. Put a layer of ham and a layer of cheese on each chicken breast.

4. Roll the chicken breasts up jelly-roll style and secure with toothpicks if necessary.

5. Put the flour, egg, and crumbs in separate dishes. Roll breasts in flour, then egg, and crumbs. Put breaded breasts in baking dish.

6. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until the chicken is tender. Serve and enjoy.

Tips & Warnings

• You can substitute low-fat Gruyere or Mozzarella cheese for the Swiss cheese. Prosciutto can be substituted for the ham.

References

• Another Recipe
• Traditional Recipe