Lighter Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipes

LIGHTER CHICKEN CORDON BLEU

Steps:

• Heat broiler. In a small bowl, mix together panko and 1 teaspoon oil until coated. In a small jar, combine vinegar, 1 tablespoon mustard, remaining 1/4 cup oil, and pinch of sugar; shake to combine.
• Season chicken with salt and pepper. On a rimmed baking sheet, make 4 stacks, sandwiching Canadian bacon and Swiss between 2 chicken cutlets. Brush tops with oil, season with salt and pepper, and broil until golden and cooked through, 7 minutes. Spread each stack with 1/2 teaspoon mustard and sprinkle with panko. Broil until panko is golden and toasted, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Toss lettuces with half the dressing (reserve remaining for Cornbread-Stuffed Shrimp), season with salt and pepper, and serve alongside chicken.

CHICKEN CORDON BLEU I

Steps:

• 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 1 cheese slice and 1 ham slice on top of each breast. Roll up each breast, and secure with a toothpick. Place in baking dish, and sprinkle chicken evenly with bread crumbs.
• Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink. Remove from oven, and place 1/2 cheese slice on top of each breast. Return to oven for 3 to 5 minutes, or until cheese has melted. Remove toothpicks, and serve immediately.

LIGHT CHICKEN CORDON BLEU

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F Flatten chicken to 1/4" thickness & sprinkle with pepper.
• Place a slice of ham & 1-2 slices of cheese down the center of each piece. Roll up & tuck in ends; secure with toothpicks.
• In a shallow dish, pour in milk.
• In another dish, combine the crushed cornflakes, paprika, garlic powder & salt.
• Dip chicken in milk, then roll in crumbs. Place in a 13x9 greased baking dish.
• Bake uncovered for 25-30 min or until juices run clear.
• Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, whisk the soup, sour cream/yogurt & lemon juice until blended; heat through.
• Discard toothpicks from chicken & serve with sauce.

LIGHT CHICKEN CORDON BLEU

Steps:

• Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. Sprinkle with pepper; place a ham slice and 3 tablespoons of cheese down the center of each piece. Roll up and tuck in ends; secure with toothpicks. Pour milk into a shallow bowl. In another bowl, combine the cornflakes, paprika, garlic powder and salt. Dip chicken in milk, then roll in crumbs., Place in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until meat is no longer pink. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, whisk the soup, sour cream and lemon juice until blended; heat through. Discard toothpicks from chicken; serve with sauce.

LIGHT CHICKEN CORDON BLEU

Steps:

• Flatten chicken to 1/4-in.
• thickness.
• Sprinkle with pepper; place a ham slice and 3 tablespoons of cheese down the center of each piece.
• Roll up and tuck in ends; secure with toothpicks.
• Pour milk into a shallow bowl.
• In another bowl, combine the cornflakes, paprika, garlic powder and salt.
• Dip chicken in milk, then roll in crumbs.
• Place in a 13-in.
• x 9-in.
• x 2-in.
• baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray.
• Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until juices run clear.
• Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, whisk the soup, sour cream and lemon juice until blended; heat through.
• Discard toothpicks from chicken; serve with sauce.

CHICKEN CORDON BLEU - COOKING LIGHT RECIPE - (4.2/5)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Place broth in a small microwave-safe bowl; microwave at high 15 seconds or until warm. Stir in butter and garlic. Combine breadcrumbs, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and paprika in a medium shallow bowl; set aside. Place each chicken breast half between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap, and pound each to 1/4-inch thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin. Sprinkle both sides of chicken with salt, oregano, and pepper. Top each breast half with 1 slice of prosciutto and 1 tablespoon mozzarella. Roll up each breast half jelly-roll fashion. Dip each roll in chicken broth mixture; dredge in breadcrumb mixture. Place rolls, seam side down, in an 8-inch square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Pour remaining broth mixture over chicken. Bake at 350° for 28 minutes or until juices run clear and tops are golden.

SAUCE FOR CHICKEN CORDON BLEU

Steps:

• Combine last 5 ingredients in a large glass measuring cup.
• Heat to just warm in microwave to help dissolve bouillon.
• Melt butter in saucepan on low.
• Add flour and stir until smooth and bubbly.
• Add Milk mixture and heat.

LIGHT-ER CHICKEN CORDON BLEU

Steps:

• 1. Turn on oven to 375 degrees. Spray a small roasting pan with Pam (or other cooking spray).
• 2. Slice chicken breast lengthwise to make a deep pocket (almost in 1/2). Unfold and layer ham and cheese inside pocket of chicken. Fold chicken to cover ham & cheese. Place filled chicken breasts into roasting pan. Sprinkle top with Italian bread crumbs. Spray with cooking spray.
• 3. Bake uncovered for 45 min. to an hour (depending on size of chicken breast) until cooked through. Serve with vegetable & garlic bread. Yummy and not over the top in calories!! Note: Can add spinach and/or mushrooms as stuffing to make the chicken yummier, and still be healthy!!