You don’t have to be a gourmet cook to make this delicious dish!
Sage Chicken Cordon Bleu
Ingredients:/strong>
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
6 slices thinly sliced deli ham
6 strips part-skim mozzarella cheese (approx. 3 inches x 1-1/2 inches x 1/2 inch)
1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped
3/4 teaspoon dried sage leaves
1/3 cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
4 tablespoons butter, melted, divided
Directions
~Preheat oven at 350°.
~Flatten chicken to 1/8-in. thickness. Place a ham slice, a mozzarella cheese strip, 1 tablespoon tomato, and 1/8 tsp sage down the center of each chicken breast. Roll up and tuck in ends; secure with toothpicks.
~In a shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, and parsley. Place 3 tablespoons butter in another shallow bowl. Dip chicken in butter, then roll in crumb mixture.
~Place in a greased 9-in. square baking dish. Drizzle with remaining butter. Bake, uncovered, for approximately 45 minutes.
~Discard toothpicks before serving.