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Chicken Cordon Bleu

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This International main features Boneless Chicken Breasts, Swiss Cheese slices, thin, Salt, Allspice. It delivers rich, cheesy flavor, hearty, protein-packed satisfaction. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4
Calories: 921.4
Description
This International main features Boneless Chicken Breasts, Swiss Cheese slices, thin, Salt, Allspice. It delivers rich, cheesy flavor, hearty, protein-packed satisfaction. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 4 ea Boneless Chicken Breasts
  • 4 ea Swiss Cheese slices, thin
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Allspice
  • 1/2 cup Cracker crumbs, crushed
  • 2 tablespoon Water
  • 4 ea Ham slices, thin
  • 2 tablespoon Flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 ea Egg, slightly beaten
  • 3 tablespoon Shortening
Directions
  1. 1
    Wash and dry chicken breast, slit one side open to form a pocket for the ham and cheese.
  2. 2
    Place one slice of ham and one of the cheese into the pocket.
  3. 3
    Secure with wooden toothpicks.
  4. 4
    Mix salt, pepper, flour and allspice.
  5. 5
    Coat chicken with the mixture.
  6. 6
    Dip breasts into the beaten egg, and then into the cracker crumbs.
  7. 7
    Melt shortening in a large skillet (cast iron best) and brown the breasts.
  8. 8
    Reduce heat and add water, cover and cook until done, about 45 minutes.
  9. 9
    Remove the cover during the last 2 or 3 minutes to crisp the meat

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 921.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 52.3g81%
Saturated Fat 25.9g130%
Cholesterol 312.2mg105%
Sodium 3902.7mg163%
Total Carbohydrate 8.9g3%
Dietary Fiber 0.3g2%
Sugars 2.5g
Protein 86.0g172%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: allspice, beaten, bleu, boneless, breasts, cheese, chicken, cordon, cracker, crumbs, crushed, egg, flour, ham, international, main, pepper, salt, shortening, slices
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