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Baked Chicken Cordon Bleu

4.83 from 52 votes

This healthy Chicken Cordon Bleu recipe is a family favorite! Stuffed with ham and cheese then breaded and baked in the oven or made in the air fryer.

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 25

Total Time: 35

Yield: 6 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Ingredients

cooking spray
12 thin sliced (36 oz total skinless boneless chicken breasts, 3 oz each)
salt and fresh cracked pepper
1 large egg
2 large egg whites
1 tbsp water
1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
5 oz 6 slices thinly sliced lean deli ham, sliced in half
6 slices 4.4 oz Sargento reduced fat Swiss cheese, cut in half

Instructions

Preheat oven to 450°F. Spray a large non-stick baking sheet with cooking spray.
Wash and dry the chicken cutlets; lightly pound the chicken to make thinner and lightly season with salt and black pepper.
Lay the chicken on a working surface and place a slice of ham on top of the chicken, then the cheese and roll, setting them aside seam side down.
In a medium bowl, whisk eggs and egg whites along with water to make an egg wash.
In another medium bowl, combine breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese.
Dip the chicken into the egg wash, then into the breadcrumbs.
Place chicken onto the baking sheet seem side down. Spray the top of the chicken with more cooking spray and bake about 25 minutes, or until until cooked.

Air Fryer Directions

Follow steps above 1 through 6.
Preheat the air fryer to 400F. Spray both sides of the chicken with oil. Cook, in two batches 12 minutes turning halfway.

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Nutrition

Serving: 2pieces, Calories: 378kcal, Carbohydrates: 8g, Protein: 55g, Fat: 10g, Sodium: 813mg, Fiber: 0.5g, Sugar: 1g

- WW Points: 4

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