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READY IN 45 mins

Healthier Chicken Cordon Bleu I

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"This entree is easy and delicious, and made healthier by using Jarlsberg cheese (instead of Swiss) and whole wheat bread crumbs." — MakeItHealthy

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4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

6 slices Jarlsberg cheese
4 slices cooked ham
1/4 cup whole wheat bread crumbs

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Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 7x11-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Pound chicken breasts to 1/4-inch thickness. Sprinkle each piece of chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. Place one cheese slice and one ham slice on top of each breast. Roll up each breast and secure with a toothpick. lace in baking dish and sprinkle chicken evenly with bread crumbs.
Bake in preheated oven until chicken breasts are no longer pink in center and juices run clear, 30 to 35 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from oven and place 1/2 cheese slice on top of each breast. Return to oven and bake until cheese is melted, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove toothpicks and serve immediately.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 35 mins
READY IN 45 mins

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Editor's Note:
This recipe is a healthier version of Chicken Cordon Bleu I.

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Nutrition

Calories
380 kcal
19%

Carbohydrates
5.8 g
2%

Cholesterol
123 mg
41%

Fat
18.9 g
29%

Fiber
0.5 g
2%

Protein
44.7 g
89%

Sodium
708 mg
28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Healthier Chicken Cordon Bleu I

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 380
Calories from Fat: 170

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18.9g 29 %
Saturated Fat 9.9g 49 %
Cholesterol 123mg 41 %
Sodium 708mg 28 %
Potassium 441mg 12 %
Total Carbohydrates 5.8g 2 %
Dietary Fiber 0.5g 2 %
Protein 44.7g 89 %
** Sugars 0.6g
Vitamin A 8 %
Vitamin C 19 %
Calcium 45 %
Iron 14 %
Thiamin 29 %
Niacin 181 %
Vitamin B6 51 %
Magnesium 21 %
Folate 6 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.