Rolled Chicken Breasts

 

Holiday/Special Occasions

 

6    boneless skinless chicken breast halves

6    slices cooked ham

6    slices Swiss cheese

 

¼    cup all-purpose flour

¼    cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese

½    teaspoon rubbed sage

½    teaspoon paprika

½    teaspoon salt

½    teaspoon fresh ground pepper

½    teaspoons thyme

 

3     tablespoons vegetable oil

 

1     10-ounce can cream of chicken soup, undiluted

1     cup chicken broth

2     tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

 

       Preheat oven to 325-degrees. Place chicken breasts between 2 sheets plastic wrap and flatten to 1/8-inch thickness.  Place 1 piece ham and 1 piece cheese on each breast. Roll up, tuck in ends and secure with toothpicks. Combine flour, Parmesan cheese, sage, paprika, salt, pepper and thyme.  Dredge to coat chicken on all sides.  Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.  In a large skillet, brown chicken rolls in oil over medium-high heat.  Transfer to a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish. In a small bowl, combine soup and broth.  Pour over chicken.  Cover a bake for l hour.  Uncover and bake until chicken is well done or juices run clear.  Remove toothpicks. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley. 

Yield:  6 servings.

 

Carolyn Gass Hardimon, M. S.     Home Economist