Dinner last night was very boring in comparison to the last meal we shared since the fire department didn't join us... 

I decided to try something new for a healthier version of Chicken Cordon Bleu. We were quite pleased with the results! 

Healthy Chicken Cordon Bleu:

Total: 35 minutes

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (1.25-1.5 pounds) 
• 1/2 teaspokn fresh ground pepper, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup shredded Swiss cheese
• 2 tablespoons reduced-fat cream cheese 
• 1/4 cup coarse dry whole-wheat breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 
• 4 teaspoons of extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 1/4 cup chopped ham (approximately 1 ounce)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. 
2. Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon pepper and salt. Combine cheeses in a bowl. Combine remaining 1/4 teaspoon peppe with breadcrumbs, parsley, and 2 teaspoons oil in separate bowl. 
3. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in (ovenproof) skillet over medium heat. Cook until brown on both side, approximently 2 minutes per side. Move chicken to center and touching. Spread with layer of cheese mixture. Sprinkle layer of ham. Top with layer of breadcrumb mixture. 
4. Bake in oven for 5-7 minutes (chicken no longer pink). 

Here's what it looked like after step 3. 

Our final product!

Let us know how it you like it! Send us any of your favorite dinner recipes we need to try!

XOXO

A & J