I have been participating in the Hellmann’s Chicken Challenge over the past couple of months and this time I think I hit the jackpot! I love Chicken Cordon Bleu and I am always looking for a shortcut. While I love the traditional way of baking Chicken Cordon Bleu, this alternative is wonderful for the busy mom who needs something simple and fast. Here is a short video of me getting the chicken ready for the oven so you can see just how fast it actually is!
All you have to do to finish it is to top it with a slice of ham and add cheese! I thought we had some Swiss cheese in our fridge, but my husband ate it all the night before and I didn’t have time to run to the store so I used what we had on hand. While it isn’t as pretty as it could be here is how it turned out:
It is very yummy and I will definitely be making this again this week (after I buy some more cheese).
EASY CHICKEN CORDON BLEU
A classic recipe made simple.
4 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1-1/4 lbs.)
1/3 cup Hellmann’s® or Best Foods® Real Mayonnaise
1/3 cup Italian seasoned dry bread crumbs
4 thin slices cooked ham (about 2 oz.)
1/2 cup grated Swiss cheese (about 2 oz.)
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400°. Line baking sheet with aluminum foil, then spray with no-stick cooking spray; set aside.
- Brush chicken with Hellmann’s® or Best Foods® Real Mayonnaise, then coat in bread crumbs. Arrange chicken on prepared baking sheet. Bake 15 minutes. Evenly top chicken with 4 slices ham, then cheese. Bake an additional 5 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked.
Recipe courtesy of Hellmann’s .
I have been enjoying changing up my boring chicken routine these past few months. I will be referring back to Hellmann’s a lot to spice up our dinners.
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Mellisa says
This looks like a great weeknight meal to make when your short on time. Yum!
Stefani says
Sounds yummy!
Tiff @ Babes and Kids says
I’m all for easy, thanks for sharing this great recipe!