2boneless skinless chicken breastsabout 1 lb., cut in half and pounded to about 1/2-inch thickness.
4slicesVirginia ham
4slicesmuenster cheese
3Tbl. mayonnaise
1Tbl. Dijon mustard
1tsp.Mrs. Dash garlic & herb seasoning
1cupseasoned panko breadcrumbs
olive oil for pan browning
For the Dijon cream sauce...
1cupcream
1Tbl. mayonnaise
1Tbl. Dijon mustard
1Tbl. flour
1/2tsp.garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
For the chicken cordon bleu...
Pound chicken pieces between plastic wrap until even thickness (about 1/2-inch). Layer with a slice of ham and a slice of cheese and roll tightly. Secure rolls with a toothpick.
Combine mayonnaise, mustard and Mrs. dash seasoning in a small bowl. Coat the outside of each roll in mayo mixture then dredge in panko.
Heat olive oil in oven proof skillet over medium heat. Gently brown rolls on each side until golden. Set aside or refrigerate until ready to bake.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake chicken for 30 minutes or until done (internal temperature registers 165 degrees on an instant read thermometer).
For the Dijon cream sauce...
In a small saucepan combine all ingredients and whisk over medium heat until smooth and slightly thickened. Spoon around chicken rolls before baking.
To serve...
Plate chicken cordon bleu. Spoon sauce from pan over chicken and side of steamed broccoli (optional).