Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe

• 4 large chicken breast halves, boned and skinned (1 lb)
• 1 Tbs. Dijon style mustard
• 1/2 tsp. dried thyme leaves, crushed
• 4 slices (4 oz) lean cooked ham
• 2 slices (1 1/2 oz) light Swiss cheese
• 1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
• 1 Tbs. grated parmesan cheese
• 4 tsp. melted margarine 

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Place chicken between 2 pieces of wax paper and pound to 1/4-inch thickness. Spread mustard evenly down center of each breast half. Sprinkle with thyme. Top with ham slice and 1/2 slice of cheese. Roll up jelly-roll style, tucking in sides of chicken to seal. Secure with skewers or large wooden toothpicks. 

Combine bread crumbs and parmesan cheese in a shallow dish. Brush each chicken breast with melted butter and roll in crumb mixture. Place in 9" x 9" baking pan. 

Bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes. Reduce oven to 350 degrees and continue baking 20-25 minutes, or until chicken is tender. Remove skewers and serve immediately.