Healthier Chicken Cordon Bleu Ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 6 slices swiss cheese
• 6 slices ham
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 6 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 cup fat free half-and-half

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• pound chicken breasts to 1-inch thickness. place a swiss cheese and ham slice on each breast, within 1/2-inch of edge. fold edges of chicken over filling and secure with toothpicks. mix flour and paprika in a small bowl, and coat chicken pieces.
• heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken until browned on all sides, about 3 minutes each side. add lemon juice and chicken bouillon. reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear, about 30 minutes.
• remove toothpicks and transfer breast to a warm platter. blend cornstarch and half-and-half in a small bowl. whisk slowly into skillet, cooking and stirring until thickened, about 3 minutes. pour over chicken and serve warm.