Chicken Cordon Bleu

One of my best recipes, and a huge favorite among my clients!

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1/4 cup fat-free less-sodium chicken broth
5 teaspoons butter, melted
1 large garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon grated fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1 teaspoon paprika
4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1/3 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 thin slices prosciutto (about 2 ounces)
1/2 cup (1 ounce) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Cooking spray

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Place broth in a small microwave-safe bowl, microwave at HIGH 15 seconds or until warm.  Stir in butter and garlic.  Combine breadcrumbs, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and paprika in a medium shallow bowl, set aside.
Place each chicken breast half between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap and pound each to 1/4-inch thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin.  Sprinkle both sides of chicken with salt, oregano, and pepper.  Top each breast half with 1 slice of prosciutto and 1 tablespoon mozzarella.  Roll up each breast half jelly-roll fashion.  Dip each roll in chicken broth mixture, dredge in breadcrumb mixture.
Place rolls, seam side down, in an 8-inch square baking dish coated with cooking spray.  Pour remaining broth mixture over chicken.  Bake at 350 degrees for 28 minutes or until juices run clear and tops are golden.

4 servings (serving size: 1 rolled chicken breast half) — Calories: 297 per serving

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