Easy Shortcut Chicken Cordon Bleu

May 12, 2023May 12, 20230 3
Easy Shortcut Chicken Cordon Bleu recipe for a quick and delicious meal
in Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon margarine
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts , diced
1 can cream of chicken soup
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons dry white wine or 2 tablespoons cooking sherry
1/2 cup swiss cheese , shredded
1/2 cup cooked ham , diced
4 cups egg noodles , hot cooked
1/2 cup green onion , chopped finely
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
618
Sugar
2g
Fat
22g
Chicken Cordon Bleu is a classic French dish that typically consists of breaded and fried chicken breasts stuffed with ham and swiss cheese. This recipe takes a shortcut by using diced chicken, cream of chicken soup, and shredded cheese and ham. The result is a tasty and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The egg noodles provide a comfort-food aspect to the dish, making it even more satisfying. This recipe is perfect for those who want the flavor of Chicken Cordon Bleu without the time and effort needed for the traditional version.

Instructions

1.Heat margarine in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
2.Add chicken and cook until brown on all sides.
3.In a separate bowl, mix together cream of chicken soup, water, wine or cooking sherry, garlic powder, and onion powder.
4.Pour mixture over chicken, reduce heat to low, and simmer until chicken is fully cooked.
5.Add ham and shredded swiss cheese to the skillet.
6.Serve hot over a bed of cooked egg noodles, garnished with chopped green onions.

PROS

This easy and flavorful recipe comes together in just a few simple steps, making it perfect for a quick weeknight meal.

The combination of chicken, ham, and swiss cheese is a classic and always a crowd-pleaser.

CONS

The use of canned condensed soup adds sodium to the dish, making it less healthy.

The amount of egg noodles used in the recipe may also be more than necessary, adding extra calories and carbohydrates.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is a great source of lean protein, and when combined with ham and cheese, it provides a complete protein that may aid in muscle growth and maintenance.
The garlic and onion powders used in the recipe have been linked to potential health benefits such as improving heart health and reducing inflammation.

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