Chicken Cordon Bleu

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With a little extra effort, this dish still comes together in less than an hour. Tender and tasty, a nice way to incorporate ham and swiss cheese with chicken.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 40

Total Time 55

Course Main Dish

Cuisine American

Servings 6 servings

Ingredients

6 medium whole chicken breasts boneless and skinless
6 swiss cheese slices
6 slices cooked ham
3 Tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon paprika
6 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 Tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup heavy whipping cream

Instructions

Spread or pound chicken breasts until they are flat and easy to roll up
Place ham and cheese slices on top of each breast
Fold/roll over and fasten with toothpicks
On waxed paper, mix flour and paprika, then roll chicken breasts in the mixture
In a large skillet, melt butter, then cook chicken until browned on all sides
Reduce to low, then cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until the chicken is tender.
Remove chicken from skillet, then mix the cornstarch and cream together
Add slowly to the skillet, stirring until it thickens.
Pour sauce over chicken, and serve.