Heart-Healthy Chicken Cordon Bleu
Elevate your mealtime with this lighter twist on a classic favorite—Heart-Healthy Chicken Cordon Bleu. Perfect for those looking to indulge without guilt, this recipe features tender chicken breasts stuffed with flavorful slices of low-fat turkey and reduced-fat Swiss cheese, all wrapped in a crispy, golden crust of whole wheat breadcrumbs and Parmesan. Seasoned with fragrant thyme, garlic, and onion powders, every bite is bursting with savory goodness while staying mindful of your heart health. Instead of frying, the chicken is baked to perfection, keeping it lower in fat without sacrificing crunch. Easy to prepare and ready in under an hour, this dish pairs wonderfully with steamed vegetables or a crisp green salad for a nutritious and satisfying dinner option. Healthy, delicious, and simple—this is comfort food reimagined!
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
- 4 slices thinly sliced cooked turkey breast or low-fat ham
- 4 slices reduced-fat Swiss cheese
- 0.5 cups whole wheat breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoons onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoons dried thyme
- 0.25 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 0.25 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 as needed olive oil spray
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Step 2
Pound the chicken breasts gently between two sheets of plastic wrap to an even thickness of about 1/4 inch.
Step 3
Place one slice of turkey breast and one slice of Swiss cheese on each chicken breast.
Step 4
Roll up the chicken breasts tightly and secure them with toothpicks.
Step 5
In a shallow dish, combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, and black pepper.
Step 6
Brush each rolled chicken breast with chicken broth to help the breadcrumb mixture adhere.
Step 7
Roll the chicken pieces in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing to coat evenly.
Step 8
Spray a baking dish with olive oil spray and place the coated chicken breasts in the dish.
Step 9
Lightly spray the tops of the chicken with olive oil spray for a golden crust.
Step 10
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear.
Step 11
Remove toothpicks before serving. Serve with steamed vegetables or a green salad for a complete heart-healthy meal.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1021.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1746.0 |
| Total Fat 46.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 18.9g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 704.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2676.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 47.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 3.1g | |
| Protein 275.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 107.6IU | 0% |
| Calcium 974.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2434.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories