How to prepare Chicken Cordon Bleu -- MAC and ME Cooking Show
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The flavors of the classic French recipe are recast in this simple pasta dish. We used roasted or grilled chicken purchased in the meat department to speed things up.
Ingredients:
• 8 ounces uncooked medium egg noodles
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups fat-free milk, divided
• ½ cup cream cheese
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded cheese
• 2 cups chopped roasted skinless, boneless chicken breasts
• 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
• 1 cup (4 ounces) diced lean deli ham
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Procedures:
1) Cook noodles according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
2) While cooking noodles, lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup, and level with a knife.
3) Combine flour, cream cheese, unsalted butter and 1/4 cup milk in a heavy saucepan, stirring with a whisk until smooth. Place the pan over medium heat; whisk in 1 3/4 cups milk and mustard. Cook 6 minutes or until mixture begins to thicken, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to low.
4) Add the cheese, stirring until melted. Stir in the chicken, peas, ham, and black pepper, and serve over noodles.
5) Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 1/4 cups chicken mixture and 1 cup noodles)
Note: Try to control the consistency of the sauce. Your choice is the most appropriate one.
