Italian Chicken Cordon Bleu

By nurseliz

Ingredients

• Ingredients
• 2 tablespoons butter, cubed
• 1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
• 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
• 1 medium green pepper, julienned
• 1/3 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
• 6 slices deli ham
• 6 slices Swiss cheese
• Hot cooked rice, optional

Details

Cooking time 30mins

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

Place butter and sage in a microwave-safe 11-in. x 7-in. dish. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 30 seconds or until butter is melted. Place chicken in dish; turn to coat. Top with green pepper and mushrooms. Cook, uncovered, on high for 8-10 minutes or until chicken juices run clear, turning and rearranging chicken twice.
Remove chicken and vegetables; keep warm. Add the tomato sauce, sugar and seasonings to cooking juices; mix well. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2 minutes or until heated through. Return chicken to the dish; top with ham, cheese and green pepper mixture. Cook on high for 2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve with rice if desired. Yield: 6 servings.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (calculated without rice) equals 293 calories, 14 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 107 mg cholesterol, 881 mg sodium, 6 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 34 g protein.