CHICKEN CORDON BLEU WITH ALA KING SAUCE

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

Swiss cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: mozzarella

Low-fat cheese reduces calories without sacrificing flavor

chicken breasts

🥗Healthier: turkey breasts

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while thighs are more affordable and flavorful

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine is often cheaper

Prepare the chicken breasts by cutting them into 100g pieces.

Layer sliced Canadian ham and mozzarella cheese on each piece of chicken.

Roll each piece of chicken tightly and secure with toothpicks if needed.

In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat and add the chicken rolls to sear until golden brown.

Transfer the seared chicken to a baking dish and bake until cooked through.

In the same skillet, add carrot, onion, and garlic; sauté until softened.

Stir in flour and cook briefly before adding water or chicken stock and cooking cream; simmer until thickened.

Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste and serve over the chicken.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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