Broiled Chicken Cordon Bleu
- 2 boned skinless chicken breast halves or turkey breast tenderloins (about 8 oz. total)
- 1 Tbsp. soft or whipped margarine
- 2 slices process Swiss cheese (2 oz.)
- coarse grain brown mustard or Dijon style mustard
- 2 thin slices fully cooked ham or Canadian-style bacon
- paprika
- cherry tomatoes (optional)
- parsley springs (optional)
- Preheat broiler.
- Meanwhile, place poultry on the unheated rack of the broiler pan.
- Brush with half of the margarine. Broil 4 inches from the heat for 4 minutes.
- Turn poultry over and brush with remaining margarine.
- Broil for 4 to 5 minutes more or until tender.
- Meanwhile, cut cheese slices in half.
- Brush tops of poultry with mustard.
- Place one half slice of cheese on top of each piece of poultry, then top with the ham or bacon (if necessary, cut ham slice to fit poultry).
- Broil about 30 seconds or until ham is warm.
- Then top with remaining cheese.
- Broil for 1/2 to 1 minute more or until cheese is melted.
- To serve, transfer to dinner plates.
- Sprinkle with paprika.
- If desired garnish with tomatoes and parsley.
- Makes 2 servings.
chicken, margarine, swiss cheese, brown mustard, thin slices fully cooked ham, paprika, cherry tomatoes, parsley springs
Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=251425 (may not work)