Low Fat Chicken Cordon Bleu
Elevate dinner time with this healthier twist on a classic favorite—Low Fat Chicken Cordon Bleu. With tender chicken breasts wrapped around lean ham and low-fat Swiss cheese, this dish delivers all the indulgent flavors you love while keeping things light. A coating of wholesome whole wheat breadcrumbs, seasoned with garlic and parsley, adds a satisfying crunch without the need for deep frying. Baked to golden perfection and lightly misted with olive oil spray, this guilt-free recipe is a breeze to prepare in under an hour. Perfect for weeknight dinners or elegant gatherings, this lighter version of chicken cordon bleu is proof that delicious doesn’t have to mean heavy. Serve it with a crisp green salad or roasted vegetables for a balanced, crowd-pleasing meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 slices Thinly sliced lean ham
- 4 slices Low-fat Swiss cheese
- 1 cup Whole wheat breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 pieces Egg whites
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Dried parsley
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Place each chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap. Use a meat mallet or rolling pin to gently pound each piece to an even thickness, about 1/4 inch thick.
Season each chicken breast with salt, pepper, and garlic powder on both sides.
Place one slice of ham and one slice of Swiss cheese on each pounded chicken breast. Roll up the chicken breast tightly, securing them with toothpicks if necessary.
Set up a breading station with three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with beaten egg whites, and one with the breadcrumbs mixed with dried parsley.
Carefully coat each rolled chicken breast with flour, shaking off any excess. Then, dip it in the egg whites, allowing any excess to drip off. Finally, roll it in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere the breadcrumbs to the chicken.
Place the breaded chicken rolls seam-side down on a lightly greased baking dish, ideally lined with parchment paper.
Lightly spray the tops of the chicken with olive oil spray for extra crispiness.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the exterior is golden brown.
Allow to rest for a few minutes before serving. Remove toothpicks before serving, if used.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2125 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.7 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.2 g | 81% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 692 mg | 231% | |
| Sodium | 4307 mg | 187% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 112.1 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.3 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.8 g | ||
| Protein | 304.3 g | 609% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 989 mg | 76% | |
| Iron | 16.0 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 2833 mg | 60% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
