Chicken Cordon Bleu with Creamy Cheese Sauce

Swiss cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: mozzarella

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

ham

🥗Healthier: turkey ham

💰Cheaper: bologna

Turkey ham is lower in fat and calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier for cooking.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: panko crumbs

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Panko crumbs add more crunch.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Pound the chicken breasts until they are thin and even.

Layer 2 slices of ham and 2 slices of Swiss cheese on each chicken breast.

Fold the chicken over to enclose the filling and secure with toothpicks.

Dredge each chicken piece in 1 cup of flour, shaking off the excess.

Dip the chicken in 2 beaten eggs to coat.

Coat the chicken in 1 cup of bread crumbs, pressing to adhere.

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat.

Cook the chicken until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side.

Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes until cooked through.

While the chicken is baking, prepare the creamy cheese sauce by combining 1 cup of heavy cream, 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, 1 teaspoon of paprika, and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat.

Stir the sauce until the cheese is melted and smooth, then season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Remove the toothpicks from the chicken and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.

Serve the chicken cordon bleu with the creamy cheese sauce drizzled on top.

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