Monday, January 24, 2011

Chicken Cordon Bleu

3 lbs chicken breasts
6 oz sliced jack cheese
4 oz sliced broiled ham
3 Tbsp soft butter
1/2 lb. mushrooms sliced
salt
pepper
ground nutmeg
1/2 cup gingerale
chopped parsley

Pound chicken until 1/8 in thick
Evenly distribute cheese and ham on chicken. Fold chicken over ham and cheese. Secure with toothpick. Spread 2 Tbsp butter on chicken (both sides). Lightly sprinkle with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Place large clear roasting bag in pan. Place chicken in a single layer in bag. Bake 20 min at 350 degrees. Spoon cheese and juice over chicken. Saute mushrooms in butter. Pour in remaining drippings from bag. Add gingerale. Cook over high heat until liquid is reduced to 1/2 cup. Pour over chicken. Top with parsley.

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