Creamy Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu Without The Work - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb chicken breast, cut lengthwise into thirds
1 cup smoked ham (Deli sliced 1/4-inch thick ham chopped)
1 shallot, thin sliced
1 (11 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup swiss cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped fine
salt
pepper
Bread Crumbs
1 cup fresh bread
1/4 teaspoon paprika
remaining parsley
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 pinch salt
1 teaspoon butter

Preparation

Bread Crumbs -- In a food processor finely chop the bread crumbs and then add the paprika, salt and pepper. In a small saute pan on medium heat, add the butter and melt. Add the bread crumbs and toss well to coat. Cook until golden brown. Remove and set to the side.
Sauce -- Add the soup, sour cream, salt (go easy, the soup has salt), pepper and 1/2 of the parsley to a small bowl.
Chicken -- Spray a small casserole dish with Pam or any non stick spray and add the chicken, then the ham and top with the soup mixture.
Bake -- Heat the oven to 325 and bake for 45 minutes uncovered. After 20 minute, add the cheese and top with the bread crumbs and remaining parsley and cook until golden brown and bubbly.
Serve with some rice pilaf or butter noodles. Comfort food!