Recipe Details

Summary

Name: Chicken Cordon Bleu

Category: Main Dish

Ingredients and Directions

6 each medium whole chicken breasts

1 pk 8-oz swiss cheese slices

1 pk 8-oz sliced cooked ham

3 teaspoon all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon paprika

6 teaspoon butter or margarine

1/2 cup dry white wine

1 each chicken-flavor bouillon cube

1 teaspoon chicken-flavor stock base

1 teaspoon cornstarch

1 cup whipping cream, heavy cream 35%

Spread chicken breasts flat: fold cheese and ham slices to fit on top: fold breasts over filling and fasten edges with toothpicks. On waxed paper, mix flour and paprika: use mixture to coat chicken pieces. In 12-inch skillet over medium heat, in hot butter or margarine, cook chicken until browned on all sides. Add wine and bouillon ( or stock ). Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 30 minutes or until fork tender; remove the toothpicks. In cup, blend cornstarch and cream until smooth; gradually stir into skillet. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened; serve over chicken