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Easy Baked Chicken Cordon Bleu Skinnytaste - Light, Crispy, and Weeknight-Friendly

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 4 thin chicken cutlets (about 1 to 1.25 lb total), pounded to 1/4 inch
  • 4 slices lean deli ham or Canadian bacon
  • 4 slices reduced-fat Swiss cheese
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, divided
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 3/4 cup seasoned whole-wheat breadcrumbs (or regular seasoned breadcrumbs)
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Olive oil spray
  • Optional quick sauce: 1/3 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt, 1 teaspoon Dijon, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, pinch of salt

Method
 

  1. Prep the oven and pan: Preheat to 425°F (220°C). Line a sheet pan with parchment and set a wire rack on top. Lightly coat the rack with olive oil spray for extra crispness.
  2. Pound the chicken: Place cutlets between two sheets of plastic or parchment. Gently pound to about 1/4 inch thick so they cook evenly.
  3. Season and spread: Sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper. Spread a thin layer of Dijon (about 1/2 tablespoon total) over the top of each cutlet.
  4. Layer the filling: Top each cutlet with a slice of ham and a slice of Swiss, leaving a small border along the edges.
  5. Roll it up: Starting at the short end, roll each cutlet snugly. Place seam-side down. If your rolls feel loose, secure with a toothpick, but you often won’t need it.
  6. Set up coating: In one shallow bowl, whisk egg with 1 tablespoon water. In another, mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, and a pinch of salt.
  7. Coat: Dip each chicken roll in egg, letting excess drip off. Roll in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently so it adheres. Place on the prepared rack.
  8. Spritz and bake: Lightly spray the tops with olive oil. Bake 22–26 minutes, until internal temp reaches 165°F and the coating is crisp and golden.
  9. Make the quick sauce (optional): Stir yogurt, 1 teaspoon Dijon, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Adjust to taste.
  10. Serve: Rest chicken 3–5 minutes. Slice into rounds or serve whole with a spoonful of the Dijon-yogurt sauce.