Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Another GREAT leftover Easter Ham dish

Quick Chicken Cordon Bleu
Ingredients:
  • 1 box (6 oz) dry Stove Top stuffing mix
  • 1 1/2 cups boiling water
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3/4 pound lean low-sodium ham slices
  • 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
  • 3/4 pound sliced, diced or shredded cooked chicken/turkey*
  • 2 cups Sauce, optional (see below)
  • Cranberry sauce, cherry tomatoes, parsley etc, optional garnish
Method:


Pre-heat oven to 425 degrees.

Bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil; stir in butter and stuffing mix; remove from heat, cover and allow stuffing to stand 5 minutes.

Spray 9x13 pan with non-stick spray. Layer ham slices in bottom of pan; sprinkle with shredded cheese; arrange chicken over cheese. Spread prepared stuffing over chicken slices. Bake 20-30 minutes or until heated through and stuffing is browned on top. Cut in squares and serve with optional Sauce (see below) and optional garnish.

Notes: 
This is an easy version of the classic Chicken Cordon Bleu; and, it's quick, ready to serve in about 45 minutes. Serves 6-8


* Approximately 2 cups diced or shredded chicken/turkey.

Sauce
Ingredients:
  • 1 can (10.75 oz) cond. Healthy Request cream chicken soup
  • 2/3 cup fat-free sour cream
  • 1-3 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 2-4 tablespoons milk, as desired
Method:


Whisk together soup, sour cream and lemon juice. Dilute sauce to desired consistency by stirring in one to two tablespoons milk at a time; heat sauce before serving.

1 comment:

  1. mmmm..... this sounds so good and easy, will definitely be making soon :)

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