Quick Chicken Cordon Bleu

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 1/4-1 1/2 pounds), trimmed and tenders removed (see Tip)
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup shredded Gruyre or Swiss cheese
  • 2 tablespoons reduced-fat cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup coarse dry whole-wheat breadcrumbs (see Note)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or thyme
  • 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1/4 cup chopped ham (about 1 ounce)

Description

To Make Traditional Cordon Bleu, You Layer Prosciutto (or Other Ham) And Cheese In Between Thin Slices Of Chicken Or Veal, Then Bread And Sauté The Whole Stack. This Quick, Easy Version Keeps The Flavors The Same, But Skips The Fussy Layering And Breadin

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