QUICK CHICKEN CORDON BLEU

QUICK CHICKEN CORDON BLEU


4 boneless chicken breast halves
2 tsp. Dijon mustard
½ tsp. paprika
4 slices fully cooked ham
1 cup soft breadcrumbs
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ tsp. pepper
¼ cup mayonnaise

SAUCE

1 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
¼ tsp. salt
½ cup shredded Swiss cheese
2 Tbsp. white wine or chicken broth


Flatten the chicken to ½-inch thickness. Spread mustard on one side, sprinkle with paprika. Top with a ham slice. Roll up tightly; secure with toothpicks.

In a bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese and pepper.

Brush chicken with mayonnaise; roll in crumb mixture. Place in a shallow 2-qt. microwave-safe dish; cover loosely. Microwave on high for 7 minutes. Turn the chicken; cook 7 minutes longer or until juice runs clear, remove toothpicks; set aside and keep warm.

In a 1-qt. microwave-safe dish, heat the butter on high for 30 seconds. Add milk and salt. Cook 3-4 minutes longer or until thickened. Stir in cheese until smooth. Add the wine or broth. Serve over chicken.

Yield: 4 servings.