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Chicken Cordon Bleu with Monterrey Jack

Flattened boneless, skinless chicken breasts topped with Dijon mustard, Monterrey Jack cheese, and extra-lean ham. Chicken breasts are rolled up and secured. Chicken roll-ups are browned in skillet and finished cooking in oven.

Ingredients -

4 (5 to 6 ounces each) Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Halves
2 teaspoons Dijon Mustard
3 ounces Monterrey Jack Cheese
2 ounces (4 thin slices) Extra-Lean Ham
Nonstick Cooking Spray
1/2 cup Chicken Broth

Preparation:

1. Turn the oven to 350 degrees and preheat.

2. Pound out the chicken breasts into 1/4 inch thickness with a mallet or heavy bottomed skillet.

3. Spread ½ teaspoon of mustard over the pounded chicken breasts.

4. Cut the cheese into 4 equal pieces.

5. Wrap each chicken breast with a slice of ham and a slice of cheese in the center of each breast.

6. Fold the ends over and roll them up, securing the rolls with a toothpick or two.

7. Spray an ovenproof dish with nonstick cooking spray.

8. Arrange the chicken rolls in the dish and cook over medium heat.

9. Cook until all sides are brown.

10. Add the broth to the skillet and bake for another 30 minutes.

11. Serve by removing the toothpicks and pouring the broth over the top.

Chicken Breast Recipe Tip
Defrosting Chicken in the Microwave

	When defrosting chicken on the microwave, wait until you are ready to cook with the chicken to defrost. Often when using the microwave as the defroster, the chicken will warm around the edges and begin to cook. Defrosting in the refrigerator overnight or in cold water for a few hours are preferred methods for most when defrosting chicken. But in a pinch the microwave can get the job done quickly.

Chicken Breast Recipe Tip
Monterrey Jack Cheese

	Monterrey jack cheese is named for the coastal region in California and Monterrey peninsula. The semisoft cheese is ivory white to pale yellow in color and mild in flavor. The cheese melts very well, making it a favorite in Mexican cuisine, for use on sandwiches and other baked goods. The cheese comes in a number of varieties including an aged variety that is hard enough to grate.

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