Chicken Cordon Bleu - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 whole chicken breasts
8 slices cooked ham
8 slices swiss cheese
3 tablespoons minced parsley
pepper
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1/4 cup butter
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cheddar cheese soup
8 ounces sour cream
1/3 cup dry sherry

Preparation

Split, bone and skin the chicken pieces. Place each chicken breast half on a sheet of waxed paper. Using a meat mallet, flatten to 1/4 inch thick.
Place 1 slice each of ham and cheese in the center of each piece. sprinkle evenly with parsley and pepper. Roll up each chicken breast lengthwise and secure with a wooden toothpick.
Dip each piece into beaten egg and coat well with bread crumbs. In a heavy skillet, melt the butter and brown the chicken pieces. Place chicken in a 12 x 8 inch baking dish, reserving the drippings.
To the drippings add the cheese soup, sour cream and the sherry. Stir well and pour over the chicken. Bake uncovered in a 350 degree oven for 40 to 45 minutes.