Quick Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe With Nutrition Data and Calorie Count

Quick Chicken Cordon Bleu

This quick and easy cordon bleu keeps the flavors the same, but skips the fussy layering and breading steps.

Yields:

4 servings

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Meal Type:

Main Dish

Rating:

Ingredients

  • 16 oz boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 2 oz chopped ham
  • 1 1/3 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tbsp ground thyme
  • 1/2 tbsp parsley
  • 1/4 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
  • 2 tbsps reduced fat cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper

Directions

  • Pre-heat oven to 400° F (200° C).
  • Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon pepper and salt. Combine cheese and cream cheese in a bowl.
  • Combine the remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper with breadcrumbs, parsley (or thyme) and 2 teaspoons olive oil in another bowl.
  • Heat the remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil in a large, ovenproof non-stick skillet over medium heat.
  • Cook the chicken until browned on both sides, about 2 minutes per side. Move the chicken to the center so all pieces are touching.
  • Spread with the cheese mixture, sprinkle with ham, then top with the breadcrumb mixture.
  • Bake until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and an instant-read thermometer registers 165° F (75° C), 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Note: serve with delicata squash and broccoli.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 serving

Daily Values

Calories
Amount Per Serving 259
% Daily Value*
  • Total Fat
    Amount Per Serving 12.94g
    % Daily Value 17%
    • Saturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 3.692g
    • Trans Fat
      Amount Per Serving 0g
    • Polyunsaturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 0.854g
    • Monounsaturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 4.03g
  • Cholesterol
    Amount Per Serving 76mg
    % Daily Value 25%
  • Sodium
    Amount Per Serving 807mg
    % Daily Value 35%
  • Total Carbohydrate
    Amount Per Serving 6.19g
    % Daily Value 2%
    • Dietary Fiber
      Amount Per Serving 0.8g
      % Daily Value 3%
    • Total Sugars
      Amount Per Serving 1.52g
      Includes -g Added Sugars
  • Protein
    Amount Per Serving 29.6g

Nutrients Declaration Requirement

  • Vitamin A
    Amount Per Serving 0mcg
    % Daily Value 0%
  • Vitamin C
    Amount Per Serving 1mg
    % Daily Value 1%
  • Vitamin D
    Amount Per Serving -mcg
    % Daily Value -%
  • Calcium
    Amount Per Serving 1mg
    % Daily Value 0%
  • Iron
    Amount Per Serving 6mg
    % Daily Value 33%
  • Potassium
    Amount Per Serving 59mg
    % Daily Value 1%

Nutrition summary:

  • Calories 259 KCal
  • Fat 12.94 g
  • Carbs 6.19 g
  • Protein 29.6 g

There are 259 calories in 1 serving of Quick Chicken Cordon Bleu.

How long would it take to burn off 259 KCal?

Basketball

26 minutes

Cycling (10 MPH)

35 minutes

Jogging

21 minutes

Running

17 minutes

Swimming (crawl, moderate pace)

25 minutes

Walking

30 minutes

Weight Training

30 minutes

Values estimated based on person weighing 160 lbs.

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