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Title: Oven Chicken Cordon Bleu
Categories: Poultry Diet Lowfat
Yield: 4 Servings

4 Boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2tsDijon mustard
4tsChopped fresh chives
4 Very thin slices cooked lean ham, about 3/4 oz each
4 Very thin slices low-fat
  Swiss cheese, 3/4 oz each
1 Egg white
1tbWater
1/3cCornflake crumbs
1/4tsPaprika

1. Heat oven to 375F. Spray 8 inch square (1 1/2 quart) baking dish with nonstick spray.

2. Place 1 chicken breast between 2 pieces of plastic wrap or waxed paper. Working from center, gently pound chicken with rolling pin or flat side of meat mallet until about 1/4 inch thick. Repeat with remaining chicken pieces, making four cutlets.

3. Spread each cutlet with 1/2 teaspoon mustard; sprinkle each with 1 teaspoon chives. Cut ham and cheese slices to fit chicken cutlets. Roll up, tucking ends inside.

4. In a shallow bowl, combine egg white and water; beat slightly. Place cornflake crumbs in shallow dish. Coat chicken rolls with egg white mixture; roll in cornflake crumbs. Place in spray-coated dish. Sprinkle with paprika.

5. Bake at 375F for 25-30 minutes or until chicken is fork tender and juices are clear.

Nutritional info: per serving: calories - 250; fat 7 gm; sodium - 780 mg. Dietary exchanges: 1/2 bread, 4 meats.

Source: Pillsbury Fast and Healthy Magazine, March/April 1994 Typed for you by Linda Fields, Cyberealm BBS Watertown NY 315-786-1120

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