The addition of ham turns this tasty Chicken Helper® crispy Parmesan chicken dinner into a version of Chicken Cordon Bleu.
Crispy Parmesan Chicken a la Cordon Bleu
- Prep Time 25 min
- Total 25 min
- Servings 6
- Ingredients 11
Ingredients
- 1 1/3 cups hot water
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 box Chicken Helper™ crispy Parmesan chicken
- 1 cup diced cooked ham
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Topping
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese (1 oz), if desired
Instructions
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Step1In 2-quart nonstick saucepan, stir hot water, 1 1/2 cups milk, 2 tablespoons butter, and the sauce mix and uncooked pasta (from Chicken Helper box). Heat just to boiling, stirring frequently. Reduce heat. Simmer uncovered about 12 minutes, stirring frequently, until pasta is tender. Remove from heat; stir in ham. Cover to keep warm. Sauce will thicken as it stands.
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Step2Meanwhile, cut each chicken breast into 3 to 5 slices, holding knife at an angle. Slices should be about 1/2 inch thick. Reserve 2 tablespoons seasoned crumbs (from Chicken Helper box).
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Step3Place chicken in medium bowl. Add 1 tablespoon milk to moisten. Add remaining crumbs to coat chicken.
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Step4In 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons butter and the oil over medium heat until butter is melted. Carefully add chicken to hot butter mixture; cook 4 to 6 minutes or until golden brown. Reduce heat to medium-low. Turn chicken; cook 4 to 6 minutes longer or until golden brown and centers are no longer pink.
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Step5Meanwhile, in 7-inch skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter; stir in reserved 2 tablespoons crumbs. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, just until crumbs are brown. Remove from heat.
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Step6Place pasta in serving dish; top with chicken and sprinkle with buttered crumbs and cheese.
Nutrition
410
Calories
19g
Total Fat
29g
Protein
30g
Total Carbohydrate
3g
Sugars
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories
- 410
- Calories from Fat
- 170
- Total Fat
- 19g
- 29%
- Saturated Fat
- 9g
- 46%
- Trans Fat
- 1/2g
- Cholesterol
- 90mg
- 30%
- Sodium
- 1050mg
- 44%
- Potassium
- 320mg
- 9%
- Total Carbohydrate
- 30g
- 10%
- Dietary Fiber
- 1g
- 4%
- Sugars
- 3g
- Protein
- 29g
% Daily Value*:
- Vitamin A
- 8%
- 8%
- Vitamin C
- 0%
- 0%
- Calcium
- 10%
- 10%
- Iron
- 10%
- 10%
Exchanges:
1 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 3 Very Lean Meat; 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 3 Fat;Carbohydrate Choice
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