Chicken Cordon Bleu in Pastry

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This recipe is delicious and easy to make -- great for company too. The only drawback is that the puff pasty contains lots of trans fat :(

60 minutes Prep: 35 minutes Cook: 25 minutes

337 calories per serving view nutrition facts

4 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

1	tablespoon	margarine	or butter
4	each	chicken breast halves, boneless and skinless
1/2	package	puff pastry sheets	frozen
1	each	egg
1	tablespoon	water
4	teaspoons	dijon mustard
4	slices	ham	cooked
4	slices	swiss cheese

Directions

In medium skillet over medium-high heat, heat margarine.

Season chicken with salt and pepper if desired.

Add chicken and cook until browned.

Remove chicken from skillet.

Cover and refrigerate at least 15 minutes.

Thaw pastry sheet at room temperature 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 400 F.

Mix egg and water and set aside.

Unfold pastry on lightly floured surface.

Roll into 14-inch square and cut into 4 (7-inch) squares.

Spread 1 teaspoon mustard on each square.

Top with 1slice ham, 1 slice cheese and 1 chicken breast half.

Brush edges of squares with egg mixture.

Fold corners to center on top of chicken and seal edges.

Place seam-side down on shallow-sided baking sheet.

Brush with egg mixture.

Bake 25 minutes or until golden.

Serves 4.

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This recipe is delicious and easy to make -- great for company too. The only drawback is that the puff pasty contains lots of trans fat :(
over 3 years ago by kimberlywq

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 137g

Amount per Serving

Calories 337 46% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.0g	27%
Saturated Fat 7.0g	37%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 161mg	54%
Sodium 595mg	25%
Total Carbohydrate 3.0g	1%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g	2%
Sugars 1.0g
Protein 41.0g	81%

Vitamin A	9%		Vitamin C	2%
Calcium	25%		Iron	8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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