Chicken Cordon Bleu

Chicken Cordon Bleu
Cindy ~ mommy_of_love1

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast
4 slices Swiss or Provolone cheese
8 thin slices smoked ham
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 egg; beaten
1 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
2 Tbs butter
2 Tbs flour
1 cup milk
1/4 C parmesan cheese
4 slices swiss cheese
fresh ground pepper

Pound chicken breast to1/4-inch thickness. Sprinkle each piece on both sides with salt and pepper. Place 1 cheese slice and 2 ham slices on each breast. Roll up each breast using toothpicks to secure if necessary. Dredge each in flour, shake off excess, then in egg and finally in bread crumbs. Place seam side down in baking dish that has been sprayed with Pam. Spray each pice of chicken with Pam. Bake at 350° for 35 minutes until juices run clear. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt butter. Once melted add flour and mix together; let mixture cook for one minute. Slowly whisk in milk; making sure there is no lumps and bring up to a boil. Add Parmesan and Swiss cheese, stiring to melt. Season to taste (salt, pepper). Simmer on low stirring until thickened. Pour over cooked chicken.