Crispy Parmesan Chicken a la Cordon Bleu

Prep 25 min
Total 25 min
Servings 6

The addition of ham turns this tasty Chicken Helper® crispy Parmesan chicken dinner into a version of Chicken Cordon Bleu.

By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Updated June 13, 2013

Make with

Helper

Ingredients

1 1/3

cups hot water
1 1/2

cups milk
2

tablespoons butter
1

box Chicken Helper™ crispy Parmesan chicken
1

cup diced cooked ham
1

lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
1

tablespoon milk
2

tablespoons butter
1

tablespoon vegetable oil

Topping

1

tablespoon butter
1/4

cup shredded Swiss cheese (1 oz), if desired

Steps

1

In 2-quart nonstick saucepan, stir hot water, 1 1/2 cups milk, 2 tablespoons butter, and the sauce mix and uncooked pasta (from Chicken Helper box). Heat just to boiling, stirring frequently. Reduce heat. Simmer uncovered about 12 minutes, stirring frequently, until pasta is tender. Remove from heat; stir in ham. Cover to keep warm. Sauce will thicken as it stands.
2

Meanwhile, cut each chicken breast into 3 to 5 slices, holding knife at an angle. Slices should be about 1/2 inch thick. Reserve 2 tablespoons seasoned crumbs (from Chicken Helper box).
3

Place chicken in medium bowl. Add 1 tablespoon milk to moisten. Add remaining crumbs to coat chicken.
4

In 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons butter and the oil over medium heat until butter is melted. Carefully add chicken to hot butter mixture; cook 4 to 6 minutes or until golden brown. Reduce heat to medium-low. Turn chicken; cook 4 to 6 minutes longer or until golden brown and centers are no longer pink.
5

Meanwhile, in 7-inch skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter; stir in reserved 2 tablespoons crumbs. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, just until crumbs are brown. Remove from heat.
6

Place pasta in serving dish; top with chicken and sprinkle with buttered crumbs and cheese.

Like a hearty version of macaroni and cheese, this tasty dinner needs just a green salad to make it a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 410
Calories from Fat: 170

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 19g; 29%
Saturated Fat 9g 46% Trans Fat 1/2g
Cholesterol: 90mg; 30%
Sodium: 1050mg; 44%
Potassium: 320mg; 9%
Total Carbohydrate: 30g; 10%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4% Sugars 3g
Protein: 29g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 8%; 8%
Vitamin C: 0%; 0%
Calcium: 10%; 10%
Iron: 10%; 10%

Exchanges:

1 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 3 Very Lean Meat; 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 3 Fat;