POULET CORDON BLEU 
6 slices natural Swiss cheese
6 thin slices cooked ham
6 chicken breasts, boned
1 egg, beaten
2/3 c. dry bread crumbs
1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 tsp. dried tarragon leaves, crushed
Butter

Place a cheese slice over ham slice and roll up. Slice a pocket in each chicken breast and insert a ham and cheese roll into it. Fasten with toothpick, if necessary.

Dip each piece into egg. Combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and tarragon. Coat each piece with crumb mixture. Place in single layer in 2 1/2 or 3 quart casserole or baking dish, dot with butter. Bake, uncovered at 400 degrees for 40 to 60 minutes or until browned and chicken is tender. Serves 6.

 

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