Chicken Cordon Bleu

Instructions

• Rinse chicken breasts and pat dry with paper towels.
• Place breasts, smooth side up, between 2 sheets of plastic wrap.
• Using the smooth side of a meat mallet, flatten breasts to half or less of their original thickness.
• Cut each slice of cheese in half and place half a slice on each slice of ham.
• Fold each ham slice over the cheese to form a packet that is about half as big as the piece of chicken.
• Place a packet on top of each breast. If making without ham, place cheese slices directly on top of chicken breast.
• Fold the breast in half over the packet.
• Use a wooden toothpick or small metal skewer to secure each breast.
• On a medium plate, mix GF flour, mustard powder, and paprika.
• Coat each breast with flour mixture, then tap lightly to remove excess.
• Heat a large non stick oven proof skillet over medium-low heat.
• Add oil and swirl to coat bottom of skillet.
• When oil is hot, add chicken and sauté on each side about 5 minutes.
• Finish in a 350 ° oven for about 20 minutes.