Recipe: Skillet Chicken Cordon Bleu (5 SP)

Tried another new recipe tonight.  We all loved it!  If you're looking for something different and healthy to try, I would suggest giving this a try.

Skillet Chicken Cordon Bleu--Yummy!
One piece of chicken, 1 cup of rice and fresh asparagus= 11 Smart Points.

Disclaimer:  This is not an original recipe.  I found it on smartpointsrecipes.com.

Skillet Chicken Cordon Bleu

Makes 4 servings, 5 Smart Points each.

Nutritional Information:  

Calories:  258

Fat:  10 g

Saturated Fat:  3 g

Protein:  37 g

Carbohydrates:  6 g

Fiber:  0 g

Sugar:  1 g

Ingredients:

• 4 thin boneless, skinless cutlets (about 4 oz each)
• salt & pepper
• 1/4 cup all purpose flour (gluten free flour works too!)
• 1/2 tsp. butter
• 1 1/2 tsp. olive oil
• 2/3 cup reduced sodium chicken broth
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 tbsp dijon mustard
• 4 thin slices low sodium deli ham
• 4 slices light Swiss cheese such as Alpine Lace

Directions:

1. Season chicken with salt and pepper, to taste.
2. Place the flour in a shallow dish and lightly dredge the chicken with flour on both sides, shaking off the excess (keep the remaining flour).
3. In a small bowl combine the chicken broth, lemon juice, dijon mustard and 1 tsp of the reserved flour.  Whisk until smooth.
4. Melt the butter and olive oil in a non stick skillet over medium-high heat and add chicken.
5. Cook 2 minutes (I did much longer!) on each side, until slightly golden, then transfer to a dish.
6. Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the chicken broth mixture.
7. Whisk the broth, scraping up any bits stuck to the pan and simmer 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
8. Return the chicken to the skillet, top each piece with a slice of ham and a slice of swiss cheese. Cover the skillet and simmer for 3-4 minutes until the cheese melts.
9. Spoon the remaining sauce over each piece.