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Better Than The Freezer Aisle: Chicken Cordon Bleu - Lunch Version

<p>Try out this flavorful alternative to a freezer aisle standby. This version of chicken cordon bleu is coated with Italian seasoned breadcrumbs and stuffed with two varieties of cheese.</p>
4 Servings Recipe By

Ingredients

  • 1 individual beat Egg
  • 1 1/2 cups Bread Crumbs, Italian
  • 1/2 cups Parmesan Cheese, Grated
  • 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoons Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 2 pounds Chicken, Boneless Breasts
  • 4 individual Swiss Cheese, Sliced
  • 4 individual American Cheese, Slices
  • 4 individual Deli Ham, Sliced

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Nutritional Information

  • 1 serving = 1 stuffed breast
  • 717 Calories
  • 26g Total Fat
  • 12g Sat Fat
  • 0g Trans Fat
  • 287mg Cholesterol
  • 2164mg Sodium
  • 36g Total Carb
  • 0g Fiber
  • 4g Total Sugars (Includes 0g Added Sugars)
  • 79g Protein
  • 14 WW Freestyle

Make It Now Cooking Directions

These directions are for cooking this recipe to serve immediately and NOT to freeze for later.

  1. Place egg in a bowl for egg wash.
  2. Combine bread crumbs, parmesan, Italian seasoning, pepper, salt, garlic powder and onion powder in a flat bowl.
  3. Cut chicken breasts in half lengthwise to make them thinner.
  4. Then, wrap each breast in plastic wrap and flatten using a meat mallet.
  5. On top of each chicken breast, layer swiss cheese, american cheese and deli ham.
  6. Roll chicken up tightly.
  7. Dip rolled chicken into egg wash, then place in bread crumb bowl.
  8. Cover outside of chicken with bread crumbs, using your hands if necessary.
  9. Place breaded chicken seam side down in a greased baking pan.
  10. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.

Freeze For Later Cooking Directions

These directions help you cook or prepare this meal PRIOR to being frozen for serving later (see Serving Day Directions when you are ready to prepare it to eat).

Why would I want to freeze this?

  1. Place egg in a bowl for egg wash.
  2. Combine bread crumbs, parmesan, Italian seasoning, pepper, salt, garlic powder and onion powder in a flat bowl.
  3. Cut chicken breasts in half lengthwise to make them thinner.
  4. Then, wrap each breast in plastic wrap and flatten using a meat mallet.
  5. On top of each chicken breast, layer swiss cheese, american cheese and deli ham.
  6. Roll chicken up tightly.
  7. Dip rolled chicken into egg wash, then place in bread crumb bowl.
  8. Cover outside of chicken with bread crumbs, using your hands if necessary.
  9. Place breaded chicken seam side down in a greased baking pan.
  10. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
  11. Allow to cool.
  12. Divide among indicated number of freezer bags. Label and freeze.

Make From Frozen Serving Day Directions

These directions help you cook or reheat this meal AFTER it's been frozen for when you are ready to eat it.

  1. Thaw: In fridge
  2. Reheat in microwave for 1-2 minutes or until heated.

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