Chicken Cordon Bleu - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 chicken breast halves, skinned and boned
6 (3/4 oz.) slices lean, cooked ham
6 (3/4 oz.) slices Swiss cheese
2 Tbsp. chopped, fresh parsley
1/3 c. seasoned dry bread crumbs
1/4 tsp. paprika
1/8 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/3 c. skim milk
vegetable cooking spray
chopped, fresh parsley (optional)

Preparation

Place each chicken breast between 2 sheets of wax paper; flatten to 1/2-inch thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin. Place 1 slice of ham and 1 slice of cheese in the center of each chicken piece.
Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of parsley.
Roll up lengthwise and secure with wooden picks.
Combine bread crumbs, paprika, salt and pepper.
Dip each chicken breast in milk.
Roll in bread crumb mixture.
Place chicken in a 12 x 8 x 2-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
Bake, uncovered, at 350\u00b0 for 30 minutes.
Sprinkle with chopped parsley, if desired.
Makes 6 servings.