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Open Faced Chicken Cordon Bleu

I call this one pan Open Faced Chicken Cordon Bleu my "skinny" version of the classic. With ham, Swiss and dijon, it isn't breaded and fried, it gets baked!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 378 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: French , American

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts (See Note 1)
  • 1/2 tsp each salt and black pepper
  • 2 tbsp all purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 4 slices deli ham (See Note 2)
  • 4 lices Swiss cheese (See Note 3)

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Pound chicken breast to flatten to 1/2" or if large, slice horizontally. Season both sides with salt and pepper. Lightly dust each side with flour.
  2. In a oven proof skillet over medium high heat add the olive oil and butter. Quickly pan sear the chicken on both sides until lightly browned, about 1-2 minutes each side. Turn off heat and brush each piece of chicken with divided mustard. Top each piece of chicken with divided sliced ham and bake for 15 minutes.
  3. Remove from oven and top ham with Swiss cheese. Bake for another 5 minutes and serve immediately.

Notes

  • If large chicken breasts, slice horizontally for 4 pieces of chicken about 1/2" thick.
  • I often times pick up lunch meat sliced ham and it is super thin and small. I use 3-4 pieces or use 1 large slice from deli.
  • I often times pick up lunch sliced cheese and it is super thin and small. I use 2-3 pieces or use 1 large slice from deli.
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Nutrition Information

Calories 378kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 6.3g (2%) Protein 31.2g (62%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 10.5g (53%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g Monounsaturated Fat 10g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 105.6mg (35%) Sodium 482.9mg (20%) Fiber 0.9g (4%) Sugar 0.5g (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 378

% Daily Value*

Calories 378kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 6.3g 2%
Protein 31.2g 62%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 10.5g 53%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g 16%
Monounsaturated Fat 10g 50%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 105.6mg 35%
Sodium 482.9mg 20%
Fiber 0.9g 4%
Sugar 0.5g 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.