Chicken Cordon Bleu (Light)

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Ingredients

  • 4 half chicken breasts, skinned and boned
  • 2 oz. ham, cut into 4 thin slices
  • 1 oz. Mozzarella cheese, grated
  • 1/4 tsp. thyme
  • 1/4 c. white wine
  • pepper to taste
  • 2/3 c. chicken broth
  • 1/4 c. lemon juice
  • vegetable cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Pound chicken breasts until about 1/4-inch thick.
  2. On top of each place a slice of ham and 1/4 of cheese.
  3. Roll up chicken, tucking in ends, and secure with toothpick.
  4. This can be done ahead and refrigerated until ready to cook.
  5. Spray pan with vegetable oil and brown rolls on all sides.
  6. Sprinkle with thyme and pour broth over rolls.
  7. Cover tightly and simmer 15 minutes. Remove breasts and keep warm, saving pan juices.
  8. Add wine and lemon juice and boil down sauce until reduced by half.
  9. Add pepper. Serve on chicken roll.
  10. Contains 191 calories, 8 grams of fat and 100 mg. cholesterol per serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

237 kcal 12% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 16.6g 33% DV
Total Fat 12.5g 16% DV
Carbs 12g 4% DV
Fiber 4.4g 16% DV
Sugar 1.7g 3% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 539mg 23% DV
Potassium 442mg 9% DV
Cholesterol 47mg 16% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 126.5mcg 14% DV
Vitamin C 60.7mg 67% DV
Vitamin D 0.5mcg 2% DV
Calcium 301.5mg 23% DV
Iron 5mg 28% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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