Christmas Eve wouldn’t be complete without my dad’s chicken cordon bleu! My husband tries all year to talk Dad into also making this scrumptious main dish for other occasions. It’s a definite family favorite.
Ingredients

6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
3 thin slices fully cooked ham, halved
3 slices Swiss cheese, halved
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 egg
2 tablespoons milk
3/4 cup dry bread crumbs
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
Hot cooked rice
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1/2 cup sour cream
Directions
Flatten chicken breast to 1/4-in. thickness; to each with one piece of ham and one piece of cheese. Fold chicken around ham and cheese; secure with toothpicks.
In a shallow bowl, combine flour, salt and paprika. In another bowl, beat egg and milk. Dredge chicken in flour mixture, dip in egg mixture, then roll in bread crumbs.
In a large skillet over medium heat, brown chicken in butter. Add broth and parsley. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat for 50-60 minutes or until chicken juices run clear.
Remove toothpicks. Place rice on a serving platter; to with chicken and keep warm. In the same skillet, combine soup and sour cream; heat through but do not boil. Pour over chicken and rice.
Makes 6 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
