Chicken Cordon Bleu I recipe

4 servings

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

6 slices Swiss cheese

4 slices cooked ham

1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Coat a 7x11 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

Pound chicken breasts to 1/4 inch thickness.

Sprinkle each piece of chicken on both sides with salt and pepper.

Place 1 cheese slice and 1 ham slice on top of each breast.

Roll up each breast, and secure with a toothpick.

Place in baking dish, and sprinkle chicken evenly with bread crumbs.

Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink.

Remove from oven, and place 1/2 cheese slice on top of each breast.

Return to oven for 3 to 5 minutes, or until cheese has melted.

Remove toothpicks, and serve immediately.