Chicken Cordon Bleu

1. Preheat Oven:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Prepare Chicken:

Place each chicken breast between two pieces of plastic wrap.

Using a meat mallet or rolling pin, pound the chicken to an even thickness of about 1/4 inch.

Season with salt and pepper.

3. Assemble Chicken Rolls:

Lay 2 slices of Swiss cheese and 2 slices of ham on each chicken breast.

Roll up each chicken breast, starting with the narrow end, and secure with toothpicks.

4. Coat Chicken:

Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs mixed with grated Parmesan cheese.

Dredge each chicken roll in flour, shaking off the excess.

Dip into beaten eggs, allowing excess to drip off.

Press the chicken rolls into the breadcrumb mixture, coating evenly.

5. Sear Chicken:

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter with olive oil.

Add the chicken rolls and cook until golden brown on all sides, about 5 minutes.

6. Bake:

Transfer the chicken rolls to a baking dish.

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted.

7. Serve:

Remove toothpicks before serving.