Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu with Dijon Mustard Sauce
This recipe for Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu with Dijon Mustard Sauce is done light and still packs all the flavor of a traditional Chicken Cordon Bleu.
Ingredients
- For the Sauce
- ¼ cup low-fat milk
- ½ cup reduced-sodium or homemade chicken stock + a little more for cooking the chicken rolls
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- For the Chicken
- 4 5 ounce boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in half laterally to make 8 thin pieces
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- 4 slices ham Black Forrest ham preferred, cut in half
- 4 slices reduced-fat Swiss cheese cut in half, at room temperature (it's easier to roll the cheese when it's at room temperature)
- For the Topping
- ⅓ cup panko
- 1 teaspoon unsalted butter
- ½ teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: Mix together the milk, chicken broth, mustard, and cornstarch in a small bowl or cup. Set aside.
- Prepare the chicken: Heat the oven to 400°F.
- Lay the chicken pieces out on a work surface cut side up. Season with salt and pepper. Lay ½ slice of ham on each piece, then top with the cheese. Working from the smaller end, roll the meat and cheese up into the chicken. Place, seam side down in a baking dish that has been lightly oiled. (use a baking dish that will just hold the pieces of chicken snugly). Pour about ¼ cup chicken stock into the bottom of the pan, then place in the oven to bake. Bake until cooked through, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside.
- Prepare the Bread Crumb Topping: Heat the butter and oil together in a small sauté pan over medium heat. When hot, add the panko and cook, stirring constantly until they are golden brown. Remove from heat and set aside.
- When the chicken is almost done, give the sauce a good mix, and then put it into a small saucepan, bring to a simmer, stirring. After a few minutes, it will thicken into a sauce; taste and add salt and pepper if needed. If the sauce gets too thick, add a little additional milk or stock.
- To ServePlace one or two of the rolls onto a plate (you can slice them for presentation if desired). Top with the sauce and sprinkle the breadcrumbs over. Serve hot.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gSodium: 301mgFiber: 1gCholesterol: 68mgCalories: 201kcalPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gFat: 4gProtein: 35gCarbohydrates: 3g
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