Chicken Cordon Bleu - Low Carb Style

Chicken Cordon Bleu - Low Carb Style

This recipe for Chicken Cordon Bleu comes at the request of my oldest daughter.  She and her family arrived for a visit and the house is once again filled with the sounds of children's laughter, boy's horseplay, and the pitter patter of my favorite 3 year old little girl.  This Chicken Cordon Bleu is excellent and although it is a low carb version the calorie count is fairly high and should be eaten only on special occasions.  Hope you enjoy it as much as we did for dinner tonight.

Chicken Cordon Blue

Ingredients:

4   boneless skinless chicken breasts

4   slices of lean ham

4   slices swiss cheese (may use mozzarella, Gruyere, or your choice)

2   tsp. paprika

salt and pepper

2  Tbls. butter or olive oil ( or you may use bacon drippings if you are making a side spinach/bacon salad)

2  chicken bouillon cubes or 1 Tbls. chicken seasoning

1/4  c.  dry white wine or chicken broth

2  Tbls.  light cream cheese

3/4  c. milk (may use half and half or cream for a richer sauce but will add more calories)

Pound chicken breasts very thin and sprinkle with paprika, salt, and pepper.  Place a slice of cheese and ham on each piece and roll tightly.  Secure with a toothpick. Brown all sides in a skillet with the butter or oil of your choosing.  When brown add chicken bouillon and wine into the pan.  Cook in a 350 degree oven for 20-30 minutes.  Remove chicken from pan and stir in the cream cheese and milk and bring to a simmer.  Slice chicken and pour sauce over the chicken. 

Bon Appetit !