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Lazy Chicken Cordon Bleu

Quick and easy weeknight Lazy Chicken Cordon Bleu with a deliciously creamy Dijon sauce in under 30 minutes.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, French
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 4 serving
Calories: 238kcal
Author: Danielle Lima

Ingredients

  • 4 oz  thinly sliced chicken breasts
  • 1 slice deli ham
  • 1 slice reduced fat swiss cheese
  • 3 salt and pepper
  • 4 tbsp chicken broth - for simmering

Dijon Cream Sauce

  • 40 g  dijon
  • 1 tsp  horseradish
  • 30 g chicken broth
  • 24 G 2% milk

Instructions

  • Season chicken with salt and pepper. Spray a pan with cooking spray over medium heat and sear chicken on both sides.
  • Add 4 tbsp. chicken broth and simmer until cooked through. Approx. 5 minutes (will vary depending on the thickness of your chicken).
  • Mix Dijon, milk, horseradish and chicken broth together in a bowl. Add Dijon cream sauce to the pan with the chicken and simmer for a few minutes. Cover chicken with cream sauce, top with 1 slice of ham and 1 slice of swiss cheese. Cover and cook until the cheese is melted.
    Serve with additional creamy Dijon sauce on top.

Notes

  • Always slice chicken against the grain for the most tender and juicy chicken. 

Nutrition

Calories: 238kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 6g
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