Chicken Cordon Bleu

serves 4

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 4 slices Swiss or provolone cheese
• 4 slices smoked ham
• 1/4 c all-purpose flour
• 1 egg; beaten
• 1 c Italian seasoned bread crumbs
• 4 T butter
• 1/2 c chicken broth
• 1 c whipping cream

1. If necessary, split breasts in two if too thick. Pound chicken to 1/4" thick. Sprinkle each piece on both sides with salt and pepper.
2. Place 1 ham slice and 1 cheese slice on each breast. Wrap up each breast using toothpicks to secure.
3. Dredge each in flour (shake off excess), then in egg, and finally in bread crumbs. Place seam side down in greased baking dish. Place 1 T butter on each piece of chicken.
4. Bake at 350° for 35 min. until juices run clear.
5. In a saucepan, combine broth and whipping cream; season to taste (salt, pepper, garlic, oregano). Simmer on low stirring until thickened; pour over chicken and serve.