I love chicken cordon bleu, but since I'm watching my cholesterol, I couldn't afford to indulge in it often. Then I trimmed down a recipe that I received in my high school home economics class years ago. The creamy sauce makes it extra special
INGREDIENTS
* 8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each) * 1/2 teaspoon pepper * 8 slices (1 ounce each) lean deli ham * 1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese * 2/3 cup fat-free milk * 1 cup crushed cornflakes * 1 teaspoon paprika * 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder * 1/4 teaspoon salt * SAUCE: * 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted * 1/2 cup fat-free sour cream * 1 teaspoon lemon juice
SERVINGS 8 CATEGORY Main Dish METHOD Baked PREP 20 min. COOK 25 min. TOTAL 45 min.
DIRECTIONS
Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. Sprinkle with pepper; place a ham slice and 3 tablespoons of cheese down the center of each piece. Roll up and tuck in ends; secure with toothpicks. Pour milk into a shallow bowl. In another bowl, combine the cornflakes, paprika, garlic powder and salt. Dip chicken in milk, then roll in crumbs. Place in a 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until juices run clear. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, whisk the soup, sour cream and lemon juice until blended; heat through. Discard toothpicks from chicken; serve with sauce. Yield: 8 servings.
NUTRITIONAL INFO
Nutritional Analysis: One serving (2 tablespoons sauce) equals 306 calories, 7 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 91 mg cholesterol, 990 mg sodium, 16 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 41 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 fat.
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**Some people are like slinkies - not really good for anything.....but they bring a smile to your face when pushed down the stairs!