Simple Chicken Cordon Bleu

SERVES: 6

COOK TIME: 18 Min

You're not going to need a passport to visit the French cooking school that made chicken cordon bleu famous. With this version, it takes just a few minutes of preparation and the oven does the rest!

What You'll Need

6 boneless, skinless, chicken breast halves (1-1/2 to 2 pounds total)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
6 slices (6 ounces) deli ham (see Options)
6 slices (6 ounces) Swiss cheese
3/4 cup plain dry bread crumbs
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon dried parsley
2 garlic cloves, minced

What to Do

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Coat a 9" x 13" baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Season the chicken breasts with the salt and pepper and place in the baking dish. Top each with a slice of ham, then a slice of cheese.
In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; mix well and spread over the cheese slices. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the topping is golden and no pink remains in the chicken.

Options

There are many varieties of deli and specialty hams available, and using a different one each time you make this will constantly give you different flavors.